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Pedernales Electric Cooperative · 2 months ago

Substation Engineer 4

Johnson City, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $123K/yr

8+ years exp

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is seeking a Substation Engineer 4 responsible for the design and construction of complex electrical power systems. The role involves analyzing the Cooperative's protection systems and ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Compile and evaluate design and test data

Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and analysis

Prepare technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications

Prepare and study technical drawings, test reports and specifications of substation design and operation in order to conform to standards and customer requirements

Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products

Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and project management activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements

Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes

Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications

Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget

Manage the design and construction of large substation projects with minimal supervision

Represent the Coop in regulatory compliance efforts as a Subject Matter Expert

Perform a variety of standard engineering computations and analysis

Prepare engineering drawings, maps, and construction specifications

Research material specifications and resolve basic material issues

Conduct construction inspections

Coordinate with consultants, members, developers and government entities on all projects

Provide guidance to other department engineers and staff

Write conceptual design documents for substation projects as assigned

Use sound engineering judgement to make decisions regarding changes to project scope

Assist with ordering major equipment and review approval drawings for long lead time material

Serve as a department and project leader

Perform fault studies and set relays for transformers, feeders and transmission lines

Complete assigned tasks

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualification

Substation designElectrical power systemsRegistered Professional EngineerAutoCADASPENNERC PRC standardsCustomer serviceTime managementConflict resolutionEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas

Eight years of related work experience

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs such as AutoCAD and ASPEN, entering data or processing information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Knowledge of Power System materials

Knowledge of NERC PRC standards

Proficient in all matters of substation design and construction

Proficient in reading and understanding schematics and design drawings

Skilled in time management

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems