System Reliability Engineer, III or IV

Georgia Transmission Corporation • Tucker, GA

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About The Position

Performs System Reliability functions to improve and enhance the reliability performance of the transmission system to meet the needs of Members and corporate goals.
E-III - Conduct engineering studies, research, and analysis of equipment (Digital Fault Recorders, relays, etc.) reliability data, trends, and processes that result in increased system reliability performance and a better understanding of electric system reliability issues. Accountable for supporting senior engineers in recommending improvement opportunities that enhance the operations and performance of the transmission system and align with Corporate goals and objectives. Support senior engineers in representing departmental and corporate interests in internal and external industry groups. Assist in preparing recommendations for programs and systems that support the reliable operation of the transmission system.
E-IV - Identifies ways to best utilize existing equipment monitoring data (Digital Fault Recorders, relays, etc.) to proactively identify problems and prevent failures, as well as research and identify additional monitoring opportunities, such as in the Engineering Data Diagnostic Center. Corroborate with SR department personnel, FOC departments, and ITS partners to continually improve the reliability performance of the transmission system to meet Members' needs and Corporate goals. Serve as an SR contact for other departments to ensure that products and reports meet their needs. Provide assistance to other department staff with outage investigation, clearance mitigation, benchmarking, project justification, relaying, and lightning issues as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• E-III - Four (4) years of experience (two (2) with P.E.) with an electric utility.
• E-IV - Six (6) years of experience (four (4) with P.E.) with at least two (2) years of planning, protection, maintenance, and/or operations experience with transmission systems at an electric utility.
• E-III - Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least six (6) years (four (4) with P.E.) of experience in transmission planning, protection, construction, maintenance, reliability, and/or operations with an electric utility.
• E-IV - At least ten (10) years of experience in transmission planning, protection, construction, maintenance, reliability, and/or operations with an electric utility.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.
• Proficient with: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, graphics, and data manipulation; experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, large databases, and Microsoft Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to independently plan, organize, and successfully complete assignments.
• Capable of preparing and delivering presentations to various groups (internal and external).
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance work functions.
• Broad-based understanding and working knowledge of aspects of the functions and proper operating practices of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System.
• Ability to work both independently and with others to recognize and resolve operating problems.
• Must be able to pass ITS qualified operator training course
• Must be able to pass NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Nice To Haves

• EIT and PE are applicable but not required
• Additional knowledge of System Security Analysis, transmission relaying, metering, data historian, and supervisory and control systems will be needed.
• Teamwork and leadership skills are required and should include the ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Must possess effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies, research, and analysis of equipment (Digital Fault Recorders, relays, etc.) reliability data, trends, and processes
• Support senior engineers in recommending improvement opportunities that enhance the operations and performance of the transmission system and align with Corporate goals and objectives.
• Support senior engineers in representing departmental and corporate interests in internal and external industry groups.
• Assist in preparing recommendations for programs and systems that support the reliable operation of the transmission system.
• Identifies ways to best utilize existing equipment monitoring data (Digital Fault Recorders, relays, etc.) to proactively identify problems and prevent failures
• Research and identify additional monitoring opportunities, such as in the Engineering Data Diagnostic Center.
• Corroborate with SR department personnel, FOC departments, and ITS partners to continually improve the reliability performance of the transmission system to meet Members' needs and Corporate goals.
• Serve as an SR contact for other departments to ensure that products and reports meet their needs.
• Provide assistance to other department staff with outage investigation, clearance mitigation, benchmarking, project justification, relaying, and lightning issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

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