Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assistant/Associate Engineer - Prepare plans and specifications for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the District's electric system; ensure conformance to District standards and practices, and relevant codes and regulations.
- Ensure compliance through engineering design, specifications, operating bulletins and directions with District Safety Rules, policies and the rules and regulations of other agencies that apply to District operations.
- Prepare engineering studies and reports; prepare a variety of technical reports, documents, and correspondence; prepare technical specifications; develop technical documents required by the local, State and Federal agencies related to the operation of the District's electric system.
- Coordinate and oversee the work of contractors for the support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with District standards, specifications, and applicable codes.
- Represent the District in meetings with regulatory agencies, Joint Power Agencies, and the public regarding District projects.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks.
- Review NERC standards; provide support in preparation of compliance activities including preparation of Reliability Standard Audit worksheets as per NERC standards. May serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Senior Engineer - Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to a variety of professional electrical engineering tasks associated with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of District transmission and distribution facilities, generation facilities, and renewable projects.
- Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
- Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Perform detailed and complex analysis of the District's transmission, subtransmission, distribution networks, and generation facilities, and provide power flow studies and recommendations related to the operation of the system.
- Work with outside utilities and the District's balancing authority to accurately build and supply an updated transmission system model with approved forecasted peak loads.
- Perform system import limit studies in compliance with NERC/WECC criteria; develop special protection systems to support import limits.
- Perform a variety of studies on the District's transmission, substation, generation, and distribution systems; design and specify equipment and settings.
- Review NERC standards; prepare responses to Compliance Questionnaires and Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets as per NERC standards. Perform duties and responsibilities of Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned area(s).
- Provide engineering support to other departments and divisions, as necessary.
- Perform and support a variety of interconnection studies with outside utilities; evaluate the effect of new projects on the District's system.
- Prepare complex engineering studies and reports; prepare a variety of technical reports, documents, and correspondence; prepare technical specifications.
- Perform the most difficult work related to the management of electrical engineering projects related to the District's generation, transmission, distribution and substation facilities.
- Represent the District in meetings with regulatory agencies, Joint Power Agencies, and the public regarding District projects.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
| | Typical Qualifications: | | Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Assistant Engineer Experience: One year of professional engineering experience in the appropriate area, e.g. engineering, operating, planning or regulatory compliance. Experience working with reliability standards highly desirable. Experience performing analytical work appropriate to the level of this position in a utility setting preferred. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Candidate will be required to become NERC certified as a transmission operator within 12 months of appointment and must maintain certification thereafter. Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of electrical engineering as it relates to the operation of the District's electric systems.
- Mathematics used in the engineering field.
- Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the electrical engineering profession.
- Modern office equipment including the use of applicable computer applications.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to: - Perform professional electrical engineering computations and learn to check, design, and prepare engineering plans, studies, profiles, and maps.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- Learn and apply District standards and regulations and electrical engineering policies and procedures.
- Learn and apply applicable laws and regulations related to the District's electric system.
- Learn to prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Learn to analyze and prepare technical reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Associate Engineer Experience: Three years of responsible experience similar to Assistant Engineer with the District. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate. Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer highly desirable. Candidate will be required to become NERC certified as a transmission operator within 12 months of appointment and must maintain certification thereafter. Knowledge of: - Methods, materials, and techniques used in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the District's electric systems.
- Budgeting techniques and project management.
- Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws related to the District's electric system.
Ability to: - Perform the full range of professional electrical engineering duties as related to the District's electric operations..
- Interpret and apply District standards and regulations and engineering policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations related to the District's electric systems.
- Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, personnel and materials related to engineering project responsibilities.
- Prepare concise and understandable written reports, studies, and other written materials, including Requests for Qualifications and Proposals.
Senior Engineer Experience: Three years of responsible journey experience similar to Associate Electrical Engineer with the District. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer. Candidate will be required to become NERC certified as a transmission operator within 12 months of appointment and must maintain certification thereafter. Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of technical, functional and/or direct supervision and training.
- Principles and practices of electrical engineering as it relates to the operation of the District's electric system.
- Budgeting techniques.
- Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.
- Advanced project management methodologies.
- Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the electrical engineering profession.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
- Modern office equipment including the use of applicable computer applications.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to: - Provide technical, functional and/or direct supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff.
- Perform the most complex electrical engineering duties including the management of complex projects.
- Understand and interpret local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws.
- Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications.
- Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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