Electric Distribution Engineer And Associate

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Salary Range: depends on experience

• Associate: $33.80-$50.70
• Engineer: $40.28-$60.42

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being hired, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Distribution System Engineer and Associate positions are responsible for the engineering aspects of the design, construction, coordination/protection, and control systems of the electric distribution network. The engineer must be fully competent in all conventional aspects of substation and distribution system facilities and must achieve the implementation and execution of designs in collaboration with electric department personnel responsible for carrying out established designs, standards, and work practices. They will also be expected to maximize the versatility of facilities used to safely control the system for high reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution systems in overhead and underground facilities

• Perform engineering studies (i.e., system planning, system protection, power quality analysis, transformer loading, voltage surveys) and prepare estimates and feasibility reports for projects

• Develop construction material specifications and evaluate new products to be used by the department

• Review and approve Pole Attachment Permit Applications

• Collect and assimilate data derived from various periodic City reports to maintain information necessary to prepare responses to various outside agencies like FERC, DOE, EIA etc.

• Perform and/or direct installation, operation, maintenance, and updates of the SCADA system, AMI distribution automation, and other engineering systems

• Develop, implement, and review relay settings, control/logic schemes, metering networks, and fault/event record programs

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the NESC, City/departmental, and other applicable standards and policies that affect the design and operation of the electrical distribution infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree from an ABET accredited university

• For an Associate: 2 years related experience and 7-11 months of related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• For an Engineer: 5 years related experience and 4 years of related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred)

• Registered Professional Engineers License for the State of Oklahoma (preferred)

• Experience in substation design & maintenance, SCADA systems, and/or Milsoft analysis software (preferred)

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Advanced mathematical ability

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Flexibility to multitask and switch assignments throughout the day

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including a physical and drug test

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance

• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents

• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Potential for bilingual pay

• A tangible impact to Edmond Electric and residents in the City of Edmond

• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.