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Our Planning and System Studies (P&SS) Division Manager provides leadership to the staff and strategy execution to the organization. The market for the services provided by P&SS encompasses the power delivery components of all utilities; investor owned, Rural Utility Service (RUS) cooperative, and municipal. These clients require system analysis and study services to provide adequate levels of power quality and reliability to their consumers and to comply with regulatory and financial requirements. This position requires an organized, technically-savvy leader with an innovation mindset.
Qualifications: Academic / Experience/ Technical
- Ten plus years of experience in Planning Engineering
- Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of Planning Engineering – model building and analysis
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer
- Extensive experience performing studies on Distribution Systems, including Long Range Plans (LRP), a Construction Work Plans (CWP), Sectionalizing, Coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard Studies, as well as Load Forecasting
- Familiarity with reliability council standards for distribution system studies
Preferred Skills
- P.E registration in NM
- Direct utility operations experience
Typical Work Tasks / Duties
- Ensure that current local, regional and national requirements for distribution system operation and performance are complied with when evaluating system studies
- Conduct distribution planning studies including: power flow studies to support capital budget planning; operational studies to support service restoration; fault and protective device coordination studies; impact studies to determine the effect of large new loads or generators on system performance; and ad-hoc investigations of system operational anomalies.
- Seal reports of study results and recommendations as necessary
- Direct and assist with the training and mentoring of less-experienced engineers. Oversee their work to meet client objectives and contracted schedules. Augment, and perform as necessary all of the position expectations of junior engineers
- Develop additional ways to create value for our clients by expanding the services we offer into related areas. Nurture lasting relationships with clients through expert, efficient, and sometimes novel delivery.
- Use Milsoft’s WindMil® and GL Noble’s Synergi engineering software applications for systems analysis. Use other engineering analysis software packages from other vendors such as SKM and CYME if that is a customer’s preference.
- Integrate ESRI data into system models and analysis reports.
- Prepare and present analysis and study results for small and large stakeholder audiences.
The Senior Structural Engineer (SSE) will primarily provide engineering services to support the upgrade, expansion, and operation of power delivery (transmission, distribution, and substation) assets. Secondarily, the SSE will provide facilities and transportation infrastructure engineering services. Designs are to be in accordance with national and regional standards to ensure safe, reliable and efficient usage/operation.
Qualifications: Academic / Experience/ Technical
- Detailed knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements and transmission and structure design software (PLSCADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, PLS-Caisson)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Knowledge of transmission construction standards and methods
- 8 to 12 years’ experience as a practicing engineer or equivalent
- State registration as a Professional Engineer
- Skilled in engineering theories, principles, and researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Preferred Skills
- P.E. registration in NM (Structural)
- BSCE Degree
Typical Work Tasks / Duties
- Provide transmission engineering services regarding the expansion, upgrading and/or retirement of transmission assets
- Design will include, but not be limited to: structures (including steel), structure loading, structure placement, sag, stringing charts, material lists, maps, and construction project books
- Design to at least the minimum NESC requirements plus a safety margin
- Perform cost estimates, line route selection, design, scheduling, material procurement, staking, construction, and line rebuild support
- Assemble, collect, and update transmission line Plan & Profile drawings and line file
- Coordinate/schedule construction contractors directly
- Project bid support and maintain project/construction schedules
- Outage scheduling when required
- Collect and review data for/with the Planning and System Studies Division to ascertain compliance with standards and regional reliability councils, as applicable
- Implement and install upgrades to maintain compliance, as applicable
- Apply NESC code to transmission and structure design, utilizing software ( PLSCADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, PLS-Caisson) when appropriate
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, calculations, sketches, correspondence, and documentation
- Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Design plans using AutoCAD and/or Revit software. Work from rough sketches and specifications created by Engineers and/or Designers. Add details to Architectural plans on knowledge of drafting and using AutoCAD and/or Revit to convert the designs of the Engineer’s and/or Designer’s into scaled drawings and plans. Must be able to specialize in Mechanical and Electrical drafting and understand the use of Architectural drawings/plans to help complete projects.
Qualifications: Academic / Experience/ Technical
Position requires specialized training, which should have been accomplished through a technical program that led to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.
Preferred Skills
- Detail oriented. (Must pay close attention to details so that the plans you are helping to build are technically accurate to the outlined specifications.)
- Critical-thinker. (Assist Designers and Engineers by spotting problems with plans and designs. Work closely with Engineers and Designers to make sure that final plans are accurate.)
- Technical and Math skills. (Work with technical drawings that may require solving mathematical calculations. Understanding CAD, and BIM (Building Information Modeling.)
- Time-management skills. (Be able to work under strict deadlines. As a result, you must work efficiently in order to produce the required output according to set schedules.)
Typical Work Tasks / Duties
- Prepare plans for Projects using AutoCAD and/or Revit (Autodesk Software)
- Create an effective product and scaled designs.
- Be able to read and understand Architectural plans from the client.
- Prepare Plans, Schematics, Isometrics, and Details within multiple versions of designs.
- Understand how to verify dimensions, scaled, and unscaled plans from Client, Engineer, and/or Designer.
- Understand procedures for new building projects and/or existing building remodels and as-built of products/equipment.
- Understand building information modeling (BIM) systems.
- Work under the supervision of the Engineer/Project Manager or their designee.
The Senior Electrical Engineer provides leadership among the design team in meeting project objectives. Designs are generally for industrial, institutional, large commercial, and governmental clientele. Oftentimes, the electrical systems comprise the majority of work on a given project – sometimes not. In every case, however, coordination and teamwork are essential. This position requires a flexible, self-motivated, creative, and innovative professional and offers expanding responsibility and growth potential.
Qualifications: Academic / Experience/ Technical
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 plus years’ experience in facilities electrical distribution, communications, control, and/or instrumentation systems design.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
- Command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of SKM, ETAP, or other similar load analysis software
Preferred Skills
- PE License is preferred; if not a current PE, applicant is expected to obtain license within one year
- Proven experience with technical and specification writing skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
Typical Work Tasks / Duties
- Selection, coordination, and layout of power, lighting, grounding, control, and instrumentation systems and equipment as a part of assisting architects and engineers in the design for a variety of facilities.
- Perform power system load calculations
- Construction field observation and shop drawing review
- Develop control diagrams and elaborate sequences to establish operation of building automation and control systems
- Report writing
- Construction document development and modification
- Mentor, organize, and motivate less experienced staff
- Exercise quality control and review/approve/stamp construction documents
- Other design / engineering tasks as assigned
An accredited degree or postgraduate qualification, alongside practical hands-on experience is key to a career as an Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer. I&C Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining the myriad equipment used to monitor and control engineered systems, machinery, and processes. I&C Engineers make sure that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and safely. You will need to develop skills in specific control disciplines such as:
- advanced process control (APC)
- distributed control systems (DCS)
- programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Key Responsibilities:
The use of these disciplines will depend on the exact nature of your individual job. In general however, tasks and responsibilities can include:
- design and develop new control systems
- test, maintain and modify existing systems
- analyze data and present findings in written reports
- work collaboratively with design engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff
- liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
- comprehend into designs relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards; select proper materials and equipment for the given application
- provide advice and consultancy support
- write computer software and test procedures
- perform as lead discipline engineer on single or multi-discipline projects
- generate specifications and related project design documents, instrument lists, I/O lists; specify hardware, design the installation of PLC’s, Industrial Process Controllers, and related peripherals
- perform basic field commissioning and start-up of process control systems
- direct and check the work of designers and engineers ensuring all standards are monitored
- develop new business proposals
- provide project management within cost and time constrained environments
- accept other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in appropriate and related basic science or engineering field (typically Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical); PE license preferred.
- Ten (10) or more years working in one or more of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers, Utility, Energy, Mining, and/or Manufacturing
- Knowledge of all facets of process instrumentation and control systems project design and implementation
- ability to perform and check sizing calculations for flow meters and control valves
- experience with PLC specification, Operator Interface, and Process Automation Controllers; configuration knowledge is a plus
- experience with P&ID’s, instrument loop diagrams, wiring schematic diagrams, panel layout and detail drawings
- proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
- Authorize a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
- Submit to a drug test post offer
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Accept that this position may require some domestic overnight travel, including the potential for occasional extended assignments
- Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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