Power Substation Graduate Engineer

CEC Corporation•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under licensed PE supervision, this role develops plans and specifications, performs analysis, and provides reports to meet project requirements for the design and construction of new power delivery facilities or the operation and maintenance of existing facilities. The position involves preparing engineering analysis and cost estimates for small projects, assisting with estimating, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies, and providing technical support for equipment and operational problems. The engineer will utilize computer software for schematics and drawings, assist upper-level engineers, develop client relationships, and ensure QC/QA procedures are followed. Cooperation and coordination with other team members are essential, along with adherence to all safety policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in electrical or civil engineering from ABET accredited four-year college or university.
English language skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical skills: ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc., as well as proficiency with specialized engineering design software.
Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

Nice To Haves

CDEGS preferred
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required

Responsibilities

Develops plans and specifications, performs analysis, and provides reports to meet project requirements for design and construction of new power delivery facilities or operation and maintenance of existing facilities.
Prepares engineering analysis and cost estimates for small projects that may include preliminary design, calculations, life-cycle costs, and equipment selection.
Assists with estimating, pricing, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
Provides technical support and input in the resolution of equipment and operational problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects on a project.
Utilizes computer software to create detailed dimensional schematics, drawings and design layouts and other visual aids.
Assists upper-level engineers as directed while developing specialized engineering skills.
Develops, fosters, and maintains client relationships.
Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed. Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
Cooperates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.