Public Utilities Engineer II

State of North Carolina • Dobbs Building Wake, NC

8d • $70,478 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Public Staff Utilities Commission, is seeking an Public Utilities Engineer II. This regulatory engineering position will provide technical engineering expertise and expert opinions to the Director of the Energy Division, the Public Staff’s Executive Director, and other division directors and staff within the Public Staff. The role focuses on a wide range of energy utility issues, particularly for candidates with prior experience in the electric utility industry. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in utility operational or regulatory engineering work; Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to the daily operations and regulations of natural gas or electric public utilities which utilize natural gas services, including but not limited to: system operations and planning, transmission and distribution infrastructure, pipeline safety and billing determinants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern trends, techniques, and practices in natural gas and electric utility service and regulation, including data analysis methodologies such as regression, trending, and forecasting, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prepare, and present expert testimony/analysis in formal regulatory setting and effectively communicate technical analyses both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze utility proposals and engineering projects, draw conclusions, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned projects, coordinate with stakeholders, resolve technical or scheduling issues, and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering expertise and expert opinions to the Director of the Energy Division, as well as to the Public Staff’s Executive Director and other division directors and staff within the Public Staff, regarding a wide range of energy utility issues.
• Conduct research, analyze utility proposals and engineering projects, draw conclusions, and prepare clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Develop, prepare, and present expert testimony/analysis in a formal regulatory setting.
• Effectively communicate technical analyses both orally and in writing.
• Manage assigned projects, coordinate with stakeholders, resolve technical or scheduling issues, and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays
• Monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level