Electrical Engineer

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc.•Salem, AR

58d

About The Position

Provides analysis and planning for the distribution system; Organizes and maintains GPS/GIS system; Provides technical support to the Engineering Department. Typical Duties and Responsibilities The following are the typical duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties and may include other duties as assigned. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of NAEC. All employees are expected to work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and regulations at all times. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Requirements

Must have an Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree and a valid Professional Engineering License in the state of Arkansas or the intent to attain a Professional Engineering License.
Ability to write/complete complex reports.
Must have a thorough knowledge of electric utility system operations, construction, and maintenance.
Ability to accurately calculate complex electrical problems and provide solutions.
Computer literate with working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, members and the general public.
Must have and maintain professional knowledge of regulatory issues as pertains to functions of Engineering Department.
Ability to solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to interact with members and other employees in a courteous and proper manner.
Ability to project a favorable image for the Cooperative.
Ability to plan work and to properly instruct others.
Should have good working knowledge of RUS specifications, National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, OSHA Rules and Regulations and all Cooperative policies and procedures and Service Rules and Regulations and Rates.
Should be skilled in areas of planning, controlling, and scheduling functions and coordination with others.
Must possess strong communications skills, team skills, conflict resolution skills, and interpersonal skills as well as extensive problem-solving capability.
Ability to accomplish a variety of projects simultaneously within established deadlines.
Must possess a current Arkansas driver’s license and have an insurable driving record.
Must be able to read instrument and computer outputs accurately.
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role is preferred.
Ability to effectively motivate, develop, train, and supervise people is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in designing system improvements.
Responsible for maintaining the staking database.
Responsible for the GPS and GIS systems maintenance.
Prepares and updates records for the system work plan, power requirement study (PRS) and long-range plan.
Ensures that all maps are current and available for end-users.
Ensures all technical databases are current and accurate.
Ensures that the AMR system, both hardware and software, is functioning, updated, and providing bill readings.
Ensures that core facilities such as substations, distribution systems, transmission systems, load management, communications systems, metering systems, and engineering servers are operational and updated.
Monitors engineering work orders and service orders for timely completion.
Reviews and monitors cooperative in-house technical studies such as transformer loading, voltage drops, fault currents, line feasibility, sectionalizing, and load balance.
Develops plans and schedules to improve sectionalizing, distribution, transmission, and substations.
Develops and monitors budgets for scheduled improvements and additions.
Develops and updates maintenance schedules for battery systems, reclosers, regulators, control systems, and transformers.
Works with engineering consulting firms in the preparation of technical studies, construction contracts, and construction plans.
Works with contractors to ensure timely construction, adherence to design documents, code compliance, and a safe work environment.
Develops contracts for labor, material, or both and submits them to bidders.
Evaluates construction and material bids and recommends the award of contracts.
Assists in developing Engineering Department budget and work plan.
Assists members in technical questions related to their electric service, power quality, or rate structure.
Writes or configures software to make engineering data usable by other employees and to transfer engineering data between software packages.
Develops programs and designs control systems for our substations, distribution systems, and transmission systems.
Responsible for maintaining the building security/access/fire system.
Responsible for maintaining the fiber geodatabase.
Assists in fiber to the home design, staking, and overseeing of construction.
Responsible for the installation, testing, and repairing of all types of systems such as SCADA, fiber, microwave, radio, load control, surge, metering systems, and any other associated electronic equipment. This includes a lot of downline electrical device automation and monitoring that will be connected back through our Fiber and SCADA system.
Assists in fiber to the home design, staking, equipment purchases, and overseeing of construction.
Assists in maintaining our fuel system and associated software.
Assists in maintaining our control houses, radio towers, communication buildings, and office facilities.
Assists and manages the joint-use process and contracts.
Responsible for engineering design for new construction, existing plants, load flows, fault calculations, system specifications, etc. for both fiber and electric.
Directs the design of both single and three-phase line construction.
Directs the development of 4-year work plan and long-range studies as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.