Engineer/Engineering Associate/Engineering Rep.

Southern Company • Duluth, MN

85d

About The Position

This position MUST HAVE 2-3 YEARS of Distribution Experience and will be required to handle all day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area. Responsibilities include service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects. Candidate must provide superior customer service and be able to prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates. Candidate will write and execute switching orders to effectively maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for processing all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements. Other duties will include handling customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assisting with Distribution compliance and asset management programs. Candidate will also participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and must be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET Accredited School.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science.
• 2-4 years degree from Accredited School or EUT certification a plus.
• Experience in Utility industry or related field.
• Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus.
• Distribution and or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus.
• Proficient with MS office products and other related engineering Software systems.
• Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems.
• General engineering and or construction principles.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations, distribution systems, underground and overhead construction practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work with customers and others as a team member.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good Attitude and Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Utility industry or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical system operations.
• Experience with distribution systems and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle all day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area.
• Service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Prepare and schedule construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
• Write and execute switching orders to maintain and operate the distribution system.
• Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Handle customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.).
• Assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation.
• Be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree