Power System Engineer

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Job Description

This person will direct and participate in the implementation of the planning, design, construction, operation, and administration of SVEC's electrical distribution system including substations, and distribution line facilities.

Job Related Qualifications

Role qualifications:
  • Must communicate and assist all departments as required to fulfill the cooperative’s mission
  • Must promote and encourage a safe environment for employees
  • Must adhere to SVEC, NESC, and RUS standards and practices
  • Must have high degree of initiative and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others
 Position responsibilities:
  • Design and planning of the electric utility system of the Cooperative to assure efficient and reliable electric service consistent with good engineering and business practices
  • Provide engineering expertise and assistance for the management, staff, employees and members of SVEC
  • Assist in the preparation and application of rate studies, line extension policies, power requirement studies, right-of-way and joint use practices and other studies as required or assigned
  • Construct, manage and maintain radio data and voice networks
  • Construct, manage maintain and develop System EMS/OMS/SCADA
  • Develop and manage construction work plans in keeping with the requirements of RUS, NESC and SVEC
 Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Must have zero (0) to seven (7) years experience in the power distribution industry
  • Must be able to analyze complex, technical problems, exercise sound judgment requisite
  • Must have strong computer skills
  • Projected oriented self-starter
  • A valid driver’s license is required
 Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Previous Electric Cooperative Experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and the Rural Utility Service (RUS)

Benefits Information

  • Medical, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Flexible spendings plan
  • Health savings plan
  • Short/Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Defined retirement plan
  • 401k plus 401k employer matching contribution
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Job training and continual education
  • Tuition reimbursement

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.