Systems Engineer

Delta EPA • Greenwood, MS

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for daily engineering activities needed to construct, upgrade, repair, and maintain system distribution facilities. The role assists the Chief Engineer with operational and design engineering. It requires communication with employees and other people or entities involved in electrical distribution to Association members, as well as on-site inspection of system facilities and construction projects.

The engineer uses scientific and mathematical calculations, network terminals, and personal computers to determine power supply requirements; regulator and recloser applications; loss evaluations; capacitor sizing and location; fault current analysis; and load growth. The role also approves construction specifications and frequently reads and interprets plans, diagrams, schematics, electrical codes, and government standards; produces analytical reports and job cost estimates; prepares construction contracts; and renders final billings.

Work is divided equally among the headquarters office, district offices, and the field. Frequent daytime travel is required for observation, supervision, and inspection of facilities and projects, restoring power after major outages, and attending educational or professional meetings. Most activity is sedentary and not strenuous, but the position requires use of all senses, vocalization, mobility, use of the hands, and the ability to operate passenger vehicles. The job description is not all-inclusive, and the Association reserves the right to revise job functions as directed by the General Manager. The description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Interpersonal, mental, and physical abilities to carry out the job functions.
• Ability to use all senses, vocalize, move, use hands, and operate passenger vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer with operational and design engineering.
• Carry out daily engineering activities to construct, upgrade, repair, and maintain system distribution facilities.
• Communicate with employees and other people or entities involved in electrical distribution to Association members.
• Conduct on-site inspections of system facilities and construction projects.
• Calculate power supply requirements, regulator and recloser applications, loss evaluations, capacitor sizing and location, fault current, and load growth.
• Approve construction specifications.
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams, schematics, electrical codes, and government standards.
• Produce analytical reports and job cost estimates, prepare construction contracts, and render final billings.
• Observe, supervise, and inspect facilities and projects; restore power after major outages; and attend educational or professional meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time