Engineer Assc - Engineer Sr (TFS Station)
About The Position
The TFS Station Engineer provides engineering and technical support for transmission substations and high-voltage equipment. The position works with TFS Station personnel, P&C, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and contractors to support safe, reliable, and compliant transmission-system operations. It provides on-site support for equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, modernization, emergency restoration, and capital projects, while serving as a technical resource for field personnel. At the Engineer Assc level, the role applies engineering theory to well-defined problems and analyses with guidance from higher-level engineers, and assists with defined portions of more complex work. The engineer develops familiarity with relevant standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, systems, and business processes. Work includes routine project planning and cost estimates, monitoring project status, basic technical problem analysis, communication and reporting, collaboration with peers, and routine decisions subject to review. The role also considers customer needs, economic analysis, and opportunities to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET; this is an entry-level position for new graduates.
- Fundamentals of Engineering examination passage in preparation for future Professional Engineer licensure is encouraged and preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for transmission substation equipment and systems.
- Assist field personnel with troubleshooting, equipment failures, abnormal conditions, and condition assessments.
- Develop practical solutions that consider safety, reliability, constructability, and maintainability.
- Support accurate station documentation, equipment configuration, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in project scoping, design reviews, walkdowns, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, P&C, Operations, contractors, and field personnel.
- Provide technical oversight and review applicable commissioning test results.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Evaluate equipment deficiencies and recurring reliability concerns.
- Support failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Assist with maintenance and equipment replacement planning.
- Support outage and emergency restoration activities.
- Provide engineering support for mobile transformer and skid installations.
- Coordinate routine engineering work activities as required and accomplish assigned work according to plans and schedules established by higher-level employees.
- Provide input to routine project planning documents, monitor project status, recommend actions, and prepare cost estimates using established standards.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and technical papers and communicate technical information clearly.
- Apply basic techniques to analyze routine technical problems and seek information about engineering problems and solution approaches.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
