Electrical Engineer I-III

Job Title

Electrical Engineer I, II, III

Electrical Engineer I Major Duties

• Develops and maintains relay setting for substation protective devices and line reclosers.
• Assists with construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) Distribution and one (1) Transmission substations.
• Reviews system conditions and makes necessary changes and suggestions.
• Orders equipment and materials to support projects.
• Provides Project Management of multiple small to large projects, especially concerning substation equipment upgrade and replacement.
• Conducts training of other city employees in metering, relays, SCADA, substations, distribution and transmission system operation, load switching, and maintenance.
• Conducts technical reviews of site plans and proposals.
• Participates in staff meetings and work progress reviews.
• Attends monthly employee safety meetings; prepares and conducts two or three safety meetings annually.
• Develops relationships with all hands-on personnel, including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Offers assistance as needed during system restoration after/during storms, accidents, and as needed.
• Provides assistance to Electric Engineer II and III and the division as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Electrical Engineer II Major Duties

• Oversees and develops transmission and distribution protection. Direct supervision of the Apparatus Technician and Substation Technician II.
• May assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) distribution and one (1) transmission substations.
• Order equipment and materials to support projects, including vendor evaluation
• Provide project management on small-large projects of varying scopes, including processes, substation and line projects, etc.
• Performs testing, repair and maintenance of substation and line equipment.
• Performs switched capacitor and fixed capacitor bank applications as well as resistive voltage compensation/voltage control.
• Performs general engineering planning.
• Develops and presents technical and safety training.
• May assist other divisions as needed, especially concerning SCADA, load management, and distributed generation functions.
• Assists in storm/outage restoration and may serve with other engineers in maintaining at least one engineer available for emergency duty at all times.
• Develops a relationship with hands-on employees including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Assists Electric Engineering III and System Planning Manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Electrical Engineer III Major Duties

• Oversees and develops transmission and distribution protection. Direct supervision of the Apparatus Technician and the Substation Technician II.
• May assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately fourteen (14) distribution and two (2) transmission substations.
• Order equipment and materials to support projects, including vendor evaluation
• Provide project management on small-large projects of varying scopes, including processes, substation and line projects, etc.
• Performs testing, repair and maintenance of substation and line equipment.
• Performs switched capacitor and fixed capacitor bank applications as well as resistive voltage compensation/voltage control.
• Performs general engineering planning.
• Develops and presents technical and safety training.
• May assist other divisions as needed, especially concerning SCADA, load management, and distributed generation functions.
• Assists in storm/outage restoration and may serve with other engineers in maintaining at least one engineer available for emergency duty at all times.
• Develops a relationship with hands-on employees including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Assists Engineering and System Planning Manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Electrical Engineer I Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or other related course of study from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) institution.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Willingness and ability to acquire additional work-related knowledge.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of engineering practices related to electrical transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to utilities.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC),…