Engineer - Engineer Principal; Distribution Network Engineering

Location:

Tulsa, OK

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing intermediate level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

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What You’ll Do
This position provides engineering, planning, project management, and operational support for PSO’s downtown underground network system and other complex underground distribution facilities. Responsibilities include designing standard and non-standard network and distribution circuits; developing project designs for Primary Cable and Network Crews; and providing engineering support for underground substation and feeder exit projects. The position coordinates planned downtimes across downtown network feeders, duct-bank systems, and underground feeder exits while working with internal departments, customers, contractors, telecommunications providers, and other external stakeholders.

Responsibilities also include coordinating service disconnects and reconnects, supporting meter installations, maintaining network service and meter information, and coordinating telecommunications activities within the downtown network. The engineer performs system planning and reliability analysis, including CYME load-flow and fault-current studies, network system modeling, long-term improvement planning, and development of multi-year capital strategies. The position monitors network loading and system health through PI Vision and provides engineering review and support for network alarms and abnormal system conditions.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining network AutoCAD maps, one-line diagrams, secondary system maps, PI Vision maps, and underground duct-bank mapping. The engineer works closely with Civil Engineering on structural inspections and drawing reviews and provides engineering support for vaults, manholes, and other underground distribution facilities. The position leads and supports network-related projects from engineering through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating specialty material procurement, maintaining appropriate network equipment inventory, overseeing contractor performance and inspection activities, reviewing contractor invoices and timesheets, assigning contractor work, and coordinating timely project closeout.

The engineer also evaluates transformer oil testing and dissolved gas analysis results, develops engineering recommendations, supports the development and maintenance of network and vault specifications and policies, and participates in company wide committees responsible for network and underground distribution standards. The position supports storm restoration, emergency response, and other operational needs as required.

Skills Needed:

Technical Expertise: Possesses working knowledge of underground network and distribution systems and applies engineering theory, analytical techniques, and sound engineering judgment to complex assignments. Demonstrates the ability to design standard and non-standard network facilities and understand the interrelationship between primary distribution, secondary network systems, transformers, protectors, vaults, duct banks, cables, metering, and associated equipment. Performs or develops proficiency in load-flow, fault-current, system-modeling, equipment-condition, and reliability analyses.

Evaluates system performance and recommends improvements to system configuration, equipment, standards, and business processes.
Leadership & Guidance: Coordinates work activities across Network Operations, Distribution Engineering, Civil Engineering, Underground Operations, Metering, Telecommunications, Stores, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders. Provides technical direction and guidance to employees and contractors and may lead engineering and construction activities involving multiple work groups. Provides training and technical guidance to lower-level engineers and employees. Follows company policies, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable procedures.
Planning & Organization Ability: Develops and coordinates short- and long-term plans for the downtown network system, including project schedules, capital improvements, system upgrades, equipment replacement, material requirements, and multi-year investment strategies. Develops project cost information, assists with or manages network budgets, coordinates procurement activities, and initiates corrective action when project, schedule, cost, or system-performance objectives are not being met.
Problem Solving & Initiative: Identifies and resolves engineering and operational issues involving network loading, equipment condition, outages, underground infrastructure, customer service, system reliability, and construction. Performs engineering studies and evaluates…