Senior Standards Engineer (Electric Utility)

Liberty Utilities•Joplin, MO

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders. At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our communities. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning. We're seeking a Standards Engineer to join our team. The Senior Engineer will plan, research, design, update, maintain, and communicate engineering design and construction standards for distribution and transmission systems and facilities. Ensure compliance of approved material, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments. Research, analyze, and support uniform and best practices in providing solutions to related line construction and materials issues. Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with 5+ years of utility experience.
Must have the ability to express both technical and non-technical information to individuals or group in an organized, accurate and clear manner.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior distribution standards or design engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost effective and aligned with applicable US standards and codes. This would include but is not limited to performing a cost/benefit analysis of new materials and new construction standards.
Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines. This would include the investigation and resolution of field-reported problems related to designs and materials, resolving material failure trends with suppliers, and making the appropriate changes in the standards or material specifications.
Through maintaining knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices, develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used.
Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with the input and assistance of the Substation Engineering department, Line Design Engineering department, and Construction Committee.
Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.
Actively seek out ways to improve job efficiency and standardization.
Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.