Electric Utility Engineer

Lebanon Utilities • Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Four to six years electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
• A valid Indiana driver's license required.
• First aid and CPR certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of GIS and staking programs preferred.
• Some level of Business Management course work recommended.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility's electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
• Implement and maintain work order system for capital and maintenance projects.
• Ensures all pertinent construction data is recorded and engineering drawings completed.
• Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.
• Assists Engineering Services Department with equipment and vehicle specifications and requirements.
• Submits annual budget information, five (5) CIP and staff requirements to the General Manager.
• Manages work performed by outside contractors.
• Coordinates departments' work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.
• Conducts engineering studies.
• Works with and oversee the work performed by outside engineering firms.
• Contributes to team decision making in order to accomplish business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work, i.e., effective project management.
• Responds to customers complaints in a timely manner.
• Prepares weekly departmental work schedules and maintains comprehensive inclement weather work/projects schedule.
• Oversees the electric department work order system.
• Prepares all job estimates and billing information for electric department.
• Performs field work as necessary.
• Works closely with Line Crew Supervisor to plan, schedule line crew work.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• Term & Accidental Life
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees