JOB TITLE: Engineer Sr, Protection & Control

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our benefits include:

Company-wide annual incentive plan

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match

Company funded Pension Plan

On-site wellness/medical facility

Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off and paid holidays

Wellness program with financial rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Group life insurance

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: Design and coordinate protection and control systems for one or more of the following areas of responsibility: transmission, substation or distribution. Provide support for the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems. Perform post-fault event analysis. Develop and maintain standards and specifications. Work on project teams. Assist with NERC compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system models for short circuit analysis and coordination studies (Aspen OneLiner/CymeDIST).
• Design detailed wiring diagrams for protection and control schemes.
• Analyze protection coordination, perform protection calculations, and create relay protection and logic settings.
• Prepare and maintain protection system specifications and standards in compliance with industry guidelines and good engineering practices.
• Evaluate application of new protection equipment.
• Maintain accurate protection system documentation (drawings, settings, and scheme descriptions).
• Investigate protection system misoperations and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide construction and commission testing support for protection and control projects.
• Provide technical support to substation and relay technicians.
• Coordinate protection and control projects: design, bill of materials, cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and schedule.
• Participate on project teams for large scope projects such as new substation construction.
• Perform and document tasks required to demonstrate compliance with NERC protection and control requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering (prefer Electrical or Power) (Required)
• Master's Degree Engineering (prefer Electrical or Power) (Preferred)

Experience

• 10 years engineering experience with 7 years in Power Engineering. (Required)
• 7 years multiple engineering roles. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
• Strong analytical, decision analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon employment Upon Hire (Required)
• Licensed Professional Engineer-NSPE (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,
  Walking Occasionally,
  Sitting Constantly,
  Lifting Rarely,
  Carrying Rarely,
  Pushing Rarely,
  Pulling Rarely,
  Climbing Rarely,
  Balancing Rarely,
  Stooping Rarely,
  Kneeling Rarely,
  Crouching Rarely,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Rarely,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently,

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s degree required in mathematics or a related field.
2. Experience working in an educational setting teaching or tutoring. Experience working with students needing mathematics learning support preferred. Higher education experience preferred.
3. Experience working with and relating to people of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds.
4. Understanding of Adult Learning Theory, and/or similar pedagogical methods preferred.
5. Ability to effectively develop trust, build relationships, and create partnerships with faculty and staff from varying backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Experience with online homework systems such as WebAssign, ALEKS, Connect, etc., preferred.
8. Proficiency in office technology (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word), software (Advise/Colleague preferred), and equipment. Ability and willingness to upgrade skills including technology and process changes.
9. Ability to guide students to college resources such as the student portal (MyMCC), the learning management system (Blackboard Ultra), counseling and advising, academic support services, financial aid, scholarships, etc.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects while keeping accurate records and providing reports in a timely manner.
11. Ability to handle complex and detail-oriented tasks and projects.
12. Proactive, creative, and willing to assume responsibility and take initiative.
13. Ability to work well collaboratively and with minimum supervision.
14. Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment.
15. Highly motivated and solution-oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the college's mission.
16. Ability and willingness to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as needed to ensure service coverage.

Essential Functions :

1. Coordinate and lead supplemental mathematics instruction sessions for individuals and small groups to help students achieve the learning objectives of their gateway mathematics courses.
2. Collaborate with mathematics faculty to develop effective mathematics educational practices, small group academic interventions, and individualized learning support services, as necessary. This includes but is not limited to tutoring students in mathematics, offering basic study skills instruction, and providing technical computer skill instruction based on student, faculty, and program needs.
3. Collaborate with Academic Support department faculty and staff to design, implement, and facilitate workshops that help students prepare for taking and retaking mathematics placement tests.
4. Provide scheduled and drop-in mathematics support for individuals and groups, as necessary.
5. Collaborate with the Tutoring Services Manager to provide support to professional mathematics tutors and/or student tutors, as needed.
6. Collaborate with the Tutoring Services Manager and mathematics faculty to provide embedded tutoring in mathematics courses, as necessary.
7. Create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.
8. Integrate practices that will help students develop a growth mindset and improved self-efficacy with respect to mathematics.
9. Provide outreach and follow-up to mathematics-related Care Reports, as necessary. When appropriate, conduct an assessment of a student’s mathematics support needs and develop an individualized mathematics support plan.
10. Assist students with supplemental mathematics homework programs, such as WebAssign, ALEKS, Connect, etc.
11. Collaborate with the Testing Center, faculty, and academic advisors to help students determine appropriate mathematics placement and connect students with appropriate academic resources.
12. Collect and analyze data on student success metrics (retention rates, grades, etc.) to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
13. Stay current on best practices in the field of mathematics learning/support, incorporate innovative approaches to improve students’ success in mathematics courses, and continuously enhance the mathematics support services. This may require attendance at conferences and/or participation in webinars, etc.
14. Advocate for the needs and challenges faced by mathematics students and ensure that their voices are heard in the college community.
15. Engage in a process of data-driven continuous improvement by documenting, collecting, and reviewing data related to mathematics support services to determine the effectiveness of interventions and mathematics support practices.
16. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate program outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.
17. Open and close the Academic Support department on a rotating basis with other staff.
18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☒ Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented

☒ Problem Situations

☐ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others

Physical Demands:

☒ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☒ Reclining

☐ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel

☐ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.