Position Summary:

The System Engineer role involves advanced engineering design work focused on electric distribution systems. Responsibilities include developing construction standards, designing system improvement plans, conducting studies, recommending equipment sizing and locations, monitoring system operations, and collaborating with other departments. This position requires leadership skills to direct personnel, manage projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Additionally, the role involves budget management, staff training, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Job Function:

Primary duties include the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, work that is predominantly intellectual, and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment, in a field of science or learning and acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction, including:

• Perform engineering design work by developing/improving electric distribution system construction and material standards.
• Perform engineering design work by developing long and short-term electric system improvement plans.
• Conduct electric distribution system studies on loading, voltage drop, power factor, and sectionalizing.
• Design and recommend electric distribution system equipment sizing and location for transformers, conductors, poles, reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Assist with monitoring the electric distribution system via SCADA and field checks to operate the electric distribution system at peak efficiencies.
• Direct personnel to assist the Mapping/GIS group in maintaining an accurate model of the electric distribution system.
• Lead other engineers, consultants, and contractors in the design, construction, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, and distribution lines.
• Work with other company departments to resolve issues relating to energy efficiency, adherence to engineering standards and design, scheduling and accounting of projects, and restoration of electric service.
• Direct the collection and preparation of technical data for reports and studies.
• Prepare estimates and cost summaries on various projects.
• Research new electric power system technologies.
• Attend various conferences, meetings, and/or training sessions about the design, operation, and maintenance of electric power systems.
• Maintain files regarding equipment type and location, technical manuals, schematics, test reports, and maintenance records.
• Oversee the training of new engineering department personnel.
• Complete and submit regulatory compliance documents.
• Follow company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Demonstrate and act per the Company's Foundation Values.
• Manage departmental processes and procedures.
• Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective processes and/or products to provide improved service to members and staff. Encourage others to do likewise.
• Recruit, train, lead, and evaluate staff performance to ensure the effective completion of assigned duties. Is responsible for the selection, promotion, and if the need arises, the transfer, discipline, and discharge of all employees within the department.
• Manage and adhere to the departmental budget(s).
• Attend cross-functional meetings and work closely with other departments to ensure the achievement of Cooperative strategic goals.
• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Company policy.
• Must have strong knowledge of electric power system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Must have strong knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, ANSI standards, IEEE recommendations, Company safety procedures and tariff regulations, local codes, and other regulations that may affect Company.
• Must have strong knowledge of engineering analysis software packages.
• Advanced skill in the use of standard software systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SAP, CRM.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with Company personnel, members, and contractors.
• Must be able to interpret technical manuals, schematics, test reports, maps, field notes, material lists, and invoices.
• Advanced knowledge of all areas of responsibility indicated as essential Duties and Responsibilities.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of cooperative policies and guidelines.
• Able to communicate effectively and positively; focused on improvement or problem resolution in a constructive, positive, and professional manner.
• Interpersonal skills that result in the effective supervision and direction of office and field personnel.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of general employment law.
• Able to determine and handle confidential information professionally.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution in the United States.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Five (5) years of experience in the System Engineering II position at Company OR ten (10) years at an electric utility with experience in seven (7) of the following electric distribution system activities:
• - Distribution system planning and design.
• - Substation design
• - Distribution system protection
• - Regulatory Compliance
• - Distribution system construction and material specification
• - Power restoration
• - Mapping/GIS implementation/maintenance
• - Electric system loss management
• - Distribution system inspections
• - Telecommunications system design/operation

Licensing and Certification:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens.
• PE licensure in the State of Texas

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