Job TitleMust have a degree in some sort of relevant field-doesn't need to be necessarily electrical engineering, but something that lines up (won't even consider a degree in finance or some unrelated field). Experience within a CO-OP/Utility/Civil Engineering-not all three, but at least one of those. Experience design or the ability to "work plan" with the analysts and technicians. Would like someone with CAD or GIS experience and another nice to have would be "Transmission Line design" or "substation" experience. Onsite in Forest City, NC Individual's duties and responsibilities: Maintains knowledge of all policies, territorial assignment laws and regulations. Performs required engineering functions for construction, maintenance and operation of distribution lines, load management system, substations and associated electrical apparatus. Completes plans, cost estimates and staking sheets for projects, developments and additions to the electrical distribution system. Interprets plans, blue prints, safety orders and government rule and regulations as related to planning and engineering activities. Ability to complete system construction work plans and/or works with consultants to approve system construction work plans. Prepares construction contracts and documents and the administration thereof. Maintains engineering records and files. Directs activities to ensure that construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications. Directs and coordinates operations, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems in field installations. Performs all duties in accordance with Safety Rules and Regulations as established by the Cooperative, as well as being constantly alert to and cautioning his/her fellow employees about existing hazards. Participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings and other training programs. Meets members, and their technical representatives, to discuss proposed facilities, costs, contracts, and any other considerations necessary to establish adequate services. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Desired Skills:
Must be able to use computer.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members/consumers, vendors and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program at a four-year college or university required.
