JOB SUMMARY:

Study, monitor, and adjust the transmission and distribution systems to improve efficiency and reliability. Aid in the design and update all BrightRidge electrical systems, support systems both new and existing. Provide design, and support for additional BrightRidge systems and packages, such as fiber, AMI, OMS, CVR, DLC, transmission and distribution automation, communication systems, intelligent electric systems, load studies, and fault calculations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Design one - and three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layouts and specifications; control and relay panels and wiring diagrams; equipment wiring diagrams.
Serve as a technical resource for operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and safety investigations associated with protective relaying systems.
Assist field engineers and the engineering department in power line design.
Prepare construction work orders and construction drawings for the construction of new power lines and the upgrades of existing power lines.
Determine, define, and acquire right-of-ways for the construction and maintenance of new or existing power lines.
Develop switching procedures as required for construction purposes.
Prepare work orders and construction drawings for power line relocation due to state and local government road construction and/or relocation projects.
Monitor the loading of transmission and distribution lines as well as substations to determine the need for upgrades.
Assist with keeping the system feeders' phases in balance.
Determine the use of new construction equipment and materials.
Stay informed of National Electrical Safety Codes and ensure the system complies.
Stay abreast of new materials, equipment, and engineering designs of electrical facilities.
Aid in the design and update of all BrightRidge electrical facilities and systems including transmission and distribution, substations, field equipment, automation design, SCADA, AMI systems, fiber systems, and miscellaneous support systems both present and future.
Monitor and coordinate the systemwide pole inspection program.
Perform load studies and fault calculation studies.
Interview sale and/or factory representatives to gain awareness of changes in materials, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare requests for special materials and equipment.
Specify and requisition special types of equipment.
Assist in the restoration of power during outages.
Monitor and correct the electrical system parameters.
Prepare documents for joint use structures with the telephone company.
Prepare power contracts for commercial customers.
Work closely with Marketing on Green Power Products.
Ability to maintain reliable, predictable, and reasonable attendance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must maintain a valid drivers' license from the state of residence.
Maintain assigned vehicle.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Must be available for after-hours work which would include working a fair share of all necessary overtime.
Perform as an on-call supervisor as scheduled on a rotating basis; available for call-in whenever needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must maintain competency in the study, design, and construction of all aspects of the electric utility industry
Working knowledge of the generation, transmission relaying, distribution relaying, and fast transfer technology.
Broad technical background with extensive experience in protective relay system design, coordination, setting, programming, and troubleshooting.
Must have excellent computer skills; capable of using software packages such as Microsoft Office products, Windmil, LightTable, and AutoCAD.
Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Must be able to stay abreast of new developments in engineering, as well as the broader area of the electric utility industry.
Must have the ability to determine the proper applications of power equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires communication; depth perception; frequent forward bending; sitting; handling; fine manipulation; and arm/hand use for machine control operation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

50% outside, in varying weather conditions walking long distances on uneven terrain in a non-temperature-controlled environment. 50% inside, in normal office conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years in the field of electric power line systems desired.

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