The Electrical Engineer provides technical support, design, technical evaluations, and Electrical Project Engineering support for the Electricity Segment Power Plants. This responsibility involves a wide range of complex issues and small to medium capital improvement projects. The position requires proficiency in applying sound electrical engineering principles and a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment.
Essential Functions
· Support the Plants and the Projects teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects.
· Perform power system studies, including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities.
· Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information.
· Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing.
· Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.
· Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.
· Provide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures. Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.
· Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
· Schedules and coordinates field-related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management.
· Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by the company, CAPP, and OSHA.
· Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to our auto insurance carrier.
· Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas, to work on projects.
Other Responsibilities
· Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and internationally.
· Other duties and projects assigned by management.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer license a plus.
· 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry.
· Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a high level of confidentiality.
· Experience designing low and medium-voltage power distribution systems, including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc.
· Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred).
· Experience with AutoCAD.
· Working knowledge of NERC Standards as applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators.
· Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
· Must be able to manage multiple projects.
· Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
Physical Requirements
· Must be able to work in plant operating areas, including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat, and cold.
· Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.
· Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
· The ability to work at a computer and monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
· The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads.
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