Engineer Assc - Sr
About The Position
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects, applying engineering knowledge to accomplish assigned objectives safely, effectively, efficiently, and economically. This is an entry-level opportunity for new engineering graduates at the Engineer Assc level. The position is posted at multiple grade levels, with higher-level Engineer Sr positions requiring increased education, skills, or experience. The role supports assigned electrical networks through engineering planning, project delivery, customer service, analysis, equipment troubleshooting, and development of network standards and improvements. The engineer works with operating company management, local crews, customers, and electrical contractors, and may enter below-grade vaults and manholes near energized electrical equipment while using proper PPE.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Nice To Haves
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future Professional Engineer (PE) licensing is encouraged and preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build effective working relationships with operating company management to communicate network issues and improvement needs.
- Maintain contact with local network crews and provide technical support for projects and maintenance work.
- Prepare project approval documentation early enough to enable appropriate engineering and construction scheduling.
- Complete short- and long-term planning and engineering, material acquisition, project management, and project closeout for assigned-network projects.
- Support sponsored improvement projects through completion and monitor project costs, preparing approval revisions when needed.
- Conduct field visits with customers and electrical contractors to determine system additions required for new or increased customer loads.
- Coordinate work with customers to meet requested service delivery dates.
- Investigate customer service issues and lead development of solutions.
- Conduct studies and analyses using network load-flow programs, inspection reports, and data from network monitoring equipment.
- Support and develop multi-year system improvement plans to maintain the electrical and physical integrity of assigned networks.
- Perform overcurrent coordination studies and program relays.
- Perform planning and analysis involving Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
- Perform arc-flash exposure calculations, short-circuit analysis, cable-rating studies, and cable-pulling calculations.
- Analyze equipment failures and conduct material laboratory testing.
- Prepare documentation for equipment failures, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting on assigned networks.
- Prepare network policies, procedures, documents, and best-practice guides.
- Provide engineering and technical support for installing and using new technology on assigned networks.
- Lead, develop, and support network standards development by serving on the network standards committee for assigned work.
- Work in below-grade vaults and manholes near energized electrical equipment while using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
