Project Manager, Electrical

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Southborough, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical assistance in support of the overall maintenance program, electrical construction design services and field-inspection services for various Western Operations electrical construction and maintenance projects. The MWRA delivers some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
At least five (5) years of electrical design experience, or field experience that includes the installation, field inspection and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical power and control equipment
Experience with complex industrial controls, high voltage switch gear and hydro-electric operations
Possess the ability to determine if field installations are compliant with applicable National and Local codes
Possess the ability to fully define and clarify code-related issues
A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or driver's license from another state

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of process plant electrical equipment, high voltage machines, construction issues and water plant experience

Responsibilities

Supports the Program Manager to develop and administer maintenance service contracts to support existing Western Operations and Maintenance (O & M) facilities.
Supports pro-active maintenance programs, guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities and safety systems.
Assists in the design development involving electrical additions and improvements, including layout changes for plant equipment.
Develops conceptual sketches, field measurements and reviews manufacturer product data.
Compiles designs and drawings, provides first draft layouts and detail options for review.
Incorporates review comments into a final version with minimal technical guidance, supervision and direction.
Works with the Program Manager, Electrical to make modifications to operation and maintenance documentation with respect to electrical design modifications and upgrades.
Assists the plant operations staff with technical resolution and recommendations to electrical problems, which arise during normal operation of the plant.
Provides diagnostic analysis and advanced troubleshooting of electrical machinery failures.
Develops and maintains files and familiarity with all codes, code addenda, code cases, and industry standards applicable to the electrical field, and ensure the facility specifications comply.
Assists with coordination of plant project activities with engineering consultants, contractors and manufacturers as required.
Provides oral and written reports detailing results of problem investigations and economic justification for proposed changes.
Acts as the resident field inspector on major and minor electrical construction and maintenance projects.
Reviews contractor payment requests and makes recommendation for payment.
Participates in the troubleshooting, testing, inspection and operation of complex medium and high voltage (480 volt - 69 kV) electrical systems and equipment including feeder circuits, distribution circuits, complex relay systems, automatic transfer switches and high voltage circuit breakers.
Provides written reports detailing results of problem investigations and economic justification for proposed changes.
Supports medium and high voltage substation switching while synchronizing multiple sources of power and the maintenance of medium and high voltage distribution systems within Western Operations.
Participates in planning, scheduling, and performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
Supports the execution of the annual condition assessment and of the asset replacement strategy for assigned assets.
Supports the Electrical Program Manager in troubleshooting, testing, inspecting, and operation of medium and high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Performs related duties as required.