Electrical Engineer I​/II

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform electrical engineering design, review, approval, and project management of street lighting, overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems, and new and existing substations;
• Perform analysis of electrical systems, including NESC calculations, short circuit calculations, load flow modeling calculations, (PSS/E) voltage drop calculations, transformer sizing, lighting calculations, capacitor application, overcurrent protection, and coordination;
• Prepare cost estimates and written reports; develop specifications for materials and services; promote and represent LP&L in personal contacts and presentations to customers, architects, engineers, committees, and boards;
• Supervise engineering staff as required to accomplish the tasks above;
• Research and apply new materials, methods, techniques, and technologies to expand and improve the efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality of the LP&L distribution system;
• Provide support, applications, and training for computer, software, GIS systems, and SCADA systems (ACS);
• Monitor, document, and recommend policies for departmental environmental compliance;
• Monitor electric systems operations and respond to emergency call-outs to assist in system restoration and customer contact;
• Develop, monitor, and administer contracts for materials and services;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field with an additional four years of experience in electric distribution engineering; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Valid current Driver's License
• Physical exam required
• Registered Professional Engineer

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of electrical engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas;
• The principles and practices of electric utility design, construction, and operation;
• Perform professional level electrical engineering duties.

Ability to:

• Supervise the work of others;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Use a variety of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD, and simple programming;
• Use and interpret data from a variety of electrical and electronic instruments and devices;
• Provide excellent customer service.

• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently bend during the shift;
• Frequently kneel during the shift;
  
  Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.