Engineer I

Baldwin EMC•Summerdale, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer I position is a full-time role within the Engineering Department, located in Summerdale, AL. This role involves surveying sites and designing electric distribution facilities, including preparing work orders, responding to member requests for new services, upgrades, and system improvements for both overhead and underground facilities. The engineer will also coordinate with members and internal departments for right-of-way clearing and maintenance, assist with utility easement acquisition, and maintain records of costs for underground distribution projects. Additionally, the role provides technical direction to members, developers, and contractors on installation requirements and calculates contributions in aid of construction (CIAC) and construction costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
Must know electrical theory.
Must possess good communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, clearly, and pleasantly – both orally and in written form.
Proficient computer skills with software applications (Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Survey sites and design electric distribution facilities by staking lines, preparing work orders, and respond to member requests for new service, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements for both overhead and underground facilities, including individual services and subdivisions.
Prepare work orders for new electric services, system improvements, line extensions, and related distribution projects.
Coordinate with members and internal departments to ensure right-of-way clearing and maintenance are completed prior to construction and assist with the acquisition and coordination of utility easements.
Maintain records of costs associated with underground distribution projects and other non-standard construction practices required by municipalities and supports reimbursement calculations and reporting.
Provide technical direction to members, developers, and contractors regarding installation requirements for conduit, current transformers, meters, and three-phase transformer pads in accordance with Cooperative standards.
Calculate contributions in aid of construction (CIAC), construction costs, and required deposits in accordance with Cooperative policies and procedures and ensure proper application and documentation.
Respond to member and contractor inquiries.