Transmission Engineer I-SR - Protection & Control

$66,400.00 - $130,650.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and design transmission stations that adhere to all applicable codes, industry standards and regulatory requirements, and AECC standards and guidelines.
• Utilize Autodesk CAD software, PLS-CADD, and other industry standard software, with the assistance of the Designers, to create drawings as needed.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of projects. Consults with and supports Power Delivery Operations personnel on construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations of equipment.
• Reviews as-built drawings and participates in the department record update process.
• Performs procurement support tasks such as developing site-specific equipment specifications, reviewing vendor quotations and making recommendations for vendor selection, and approving manufacturer drawings as needed.
• Supports project budgeting and cost estimating as requested.
• Supports developing or updating design standards and equipment specifications as requested.
• Provide training to junior engineers/customers as needed.
• Represents the Transmission Engineering department in a professional and ethical manner to all internal teams, Distribution Cooperatives, Consultants, Suppliers, and all other External Entities. Delivers superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Develops and maintains professional and technical knowledge of related current scientific developments and government regulations.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Provide design concept oversight-If PE Certified
• Review/Approve drawings, designs, and equipment specifications-if PE Certified
• Create protection, control, metering, and SCADA designs for substations, switching, and autotransformer stations ranging from 13 to 161kV.
• Develop one lines, three lines, AC/DC, schematics, wiring, conduit, cable schedules, and panel layouts.
• Develop station equipment specifications for low voltage equipment and materials to include CTs, PTs, transformers, breakers, MODs, relays, RTUs, control switches, AC/DC panels, low voltage cable, and lighting.
• Configure RTUs for assigned projects and supports installation and testing.
• Provide engineering support during project installation and commissioning.
• Review metering, SCADA, and relay settings and coordination of protective devices.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
• Performs any other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 0-2 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry

Engineer I - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 0-2 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry. Engineer Intern (EI) License in the state of Arkansas no later than 12 months after the hire date.

Engineer II - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 2-4 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry.

Engineer III - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 4-8 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry.

SR Engineer - Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university plus 8+ years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on engineering design within the electric utility industry

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Engineer Intern (EI) License in the state of Arkansas no later than 12 months after hire date.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineering (PE) License in the state of Arkansas.

Benefits

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• The ability to work with others, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and stress.

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, genetics, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.