ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, T&D System Planning, the Electrical Engineer performs engineering duties in a variety of focus areas, including transmission and distribution protection analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and commissioning. The position supports short- and long-term transmission capital project planning based on reliability, safety, risk, equipment condition, loading, and other factors. It also contributes to compliance with applicable NERC Operation and Planning Reliability Standards, grid modernization, system reliability, and other company objectives. The role includes technical support for projects from conception through completion, project coordination and management, oversight of subcontractors or consultants, system studies and modeling, data compilation, and preparation or coordination of required regulatory reports. The position works with internal departments, field personnel, consulting firms, and external entities. Work is based in Hampden under a hybrid work model; routine work outside is required. Usual hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and extra hours are required.
Requirements
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Engineer I: zero to four years of T&D or Electrical Engineering experience; Engineer II: five years; Engineer III: ten years. Related field experience in the focus area may count toward the experience requirement.
- Maine driver’s license required.
- Identity verification and a seven-year criminal background check, updated at least every seven years, are required pursuant to NERC standards.
- Ability to understand applicable standards and regulations for the specific Electrical Engineering focus area.
- Understanding of basic electrical theory and its application to a power utility.
- Ability to develop solutions according to system needs and work collaboratively with engineers and other departments.
- Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, multiple projects, and competing priorities.
- Concentration and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, drive, walk on uneven terrain, and perform routine work outside.
- Extra hours are required; usual work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PC-based software, including Excel spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
- Develop short- and long-term transmission capital project plans based on system or equipment reliability, safety, risk assessment, condition, loading, and other factors, including project development, scope, justification, priority setting, and forecasting.
- Coordinate with Substation Engineering, Power System Technical, System Operations, and other departments to support compliance with applicable enforceable NERC O&P Reliability Standards.
- Provide technical support for projects from conception to completion and perform project management duties, including planning, environmental coordination, material management, financial support, fiscal control, reporting, and project closeout, as applicable.
- Supervise subcontractors and/or consultants performing work similar to or involved with normal engineering duties.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of existing and emerging NERC Operation and Planning Reliability Standards.
- Compile electrical system data, statistical reports, and responses to specific data requests.
- Prepare or coordinate periodic data submittals and reports required by FERC, NERC, ISO-NE, MPUC, and other outside entities as necessary.
- Perform analysis supporting company strategies related to grid modernization, system reliability, safety, and other business objectives.
- Study the transmission system to identify current and future capital planning needs, using PSSE and APA (CAPE) software and the company’s transmission modeling criteria.
- Review generator interconnection documents for completeness and changes in updated documents.
- Work with consulting firms to initiate and review generation project studies required for interconnection.
- Understand one-line, three-line, schematic, wiring, and connection diagrams relevant to the engineering focus area.
- Understand technical test equipment and oversee associated data and results.
- Interact with field personnel and provide engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed.
- Develop solutions to meet system needs and collaborate with engineers and other departments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
