Engineer, Senior; Metering

PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

PEC Headquarters - 201 South Avenue F, Johnson City, TX 78636

$138.56

Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for the analysis of the Cooperative’s transmission and distribution system, and the design and construction of complex electrical power systems.

• Compile and evaluate design and test data
• Prepare technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes
• Develop specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
• Manage the design and construction of large transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects
• Serve as department/project leader
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects
• Collect data and gather information or documents
• Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and analysis
• Prepare engineering drawings, maps and construction specifications
• Perform staking and survey work
• Perform transmission and distribution system studies, develop project justifications, and develop project cost estimates for capital budget
• Research material specifications and resolve material issues
• Perform construction inspections
• Prepare procedures documentation
• Support North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance program
• Coordinate with consultants, members, developers and government entities on all projects
• Serve as technical advisor on department initiatives
• Oversee design and construction of major transmission, substation, and/or distribution system projects or programs
• Provide guidance to other department engineers and staff
• Develop and present formal training on various engineering and power system related topics
• Complete assigned projects and identification of system needs for the development of future projects and future improvements
• Develop programs and procedures
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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