Engineer IBe a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation. We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager of Engineering, this position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of focus areas including transmission and distribution protection analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and commissioning.
General Responsibilities:- Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus.
- Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects.
- Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the associated data and results.
- Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed.
- Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific focus area of Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to develop solutions per system needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other departments.
- Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power Utility.
- Focus Area – Communication:
- Engineering design, material specification, cost estimates, justification, and procurement for capital projects driven by customers or internal capital requests for substations, communication sites, SCADA systems, utility telecommunications networks, and AMI infrastructure.
- Perform fiber optic network design, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Perform system maintenance for communications systems including microwave, SONET, radio, Ethernet, cellular, and fiber optic networks.
- Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot DIGI terminal servers, cellular routers, serial communications devices, and associated communications equipment supporting utility operations.
- Configure, test, and support SEL RTACs, RTUs, and associated communications equipment for substation automation, distribution automation, and SCADA applications.
- Work with vendors on two-way radio system maintenance, upgrades, and ongoing system improvements.
- Working with the Legal department, develop and administer various lease agreements, such as communications site leases, tower leases, and fiber leases with other companies.
- Perform radio propagation studies, path design, coverage analysis, and communication system performance evaluations.
- Install, commission, and maintain communication circuits over ICON and JMUX SONET networks, IP-based communication networks, and fiber optic transport systems.
- Configure and support network communications equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, terminal servers, and related utility telecommunications infrastructure.
- Support Operational Technology (OT) communications for substations, distribution automation systems, AMI infrastructure, and Bulk Electric System facilities.
- Develop and maintain communication system drawings, network diagrams, settings files, IP addressing plans, and technical documentation.
- Provide technical support for SCADA communications, remote monitoring systems, protective relay communications, RTAC applications, and communications infrastructure subject to NERC-CIP requirements.
- Required or Preferred Education, Certifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- BS degree in Engineering required. Related field experience in focus area will be considered.
- Experience with PC based software including excel spreadsheets, AutoCAD, CYME & CAPE preferred.
- Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.
- Maine driver's license required.
- Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with ambiguity, among multiple projects and competing priorities
Notes:- Position requires sitting, standing, driving, and walking on uneven terrain.
- Routine work outside required.
- Position requires concentration and strong organizational skills
- Usual work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours are required.
- Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.
- Application Information:
- Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings. This job description is subject to change at any time.
- Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.
Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
