Engineer I-III

Type: Full-Time/In-Office

Pay

$108,909–$181,568 DOQ

Benefits

• 4-10 Schedule (Fridays off)
• 401(K) up to 11% company contribution
• Pension Plan (100% employer sponsored)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits options
• Competitive wages
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• Gym membership subsidy
• Employer-sponsored training
• Various opportunities for fundraising and giving back to the community

About the role

The Engineer provides safe and cost-effective engineering for electric system construction and maintenance. This position will maintain working knowledge of UEC substations, transmission, and distribution systems, including design and equipment specifications and operating principles, as well as assist in the preparation of routine technical engineering studies, reports, and development of construction work plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs and may direct activities associated with creating construction, system improvement, or maintenance work order packages for assigned routine projects.
• Participates in or leads activities to ensure electrical protection of the UEC electric system by developing technical studies such as coordination, sectionalizing, voltage, and fault studies.
• Assists in planning for long-term and short-term construction work plans within required approvals and UEC policies and procedures.
• Prepares and presents design drawings and project details for approval as requested.
• Provides recommendations for designs of new electric plant or improvements to existing electric plant substations, transmission, or distribution lines.
• Prepares engineering report computations, cost estimates, specifications, or other engineering details as requested.
• Performs outage Tech On-Call duties on rotation; maintains current knowledge of UEC's SCADA and mapping systems.
• Participates in or directs project management for routine large construction/maintenance projects with minimal direction. Works regularly with consultants and contractors, providing instructions and direction for consulting project managers.
• Works with others in the Engineering department in the development of company procedures and work processes; strategic or department work plan initiatives; and RUS engineering and finance requirements for construction work plans.
• Prepares routine technical specifications; identifies material needs and issues procurement instructions for routine projects; reviews and prepares recommendations for new materials/equipment specifications.
• Performs a variety of engineering tasks in the initial planning and design phase of projects.
• Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field, with general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Stays informed of the latest equipment, practices, and procedures in the industry regarding automated electric design systems and operating principles of power transmission and distribution equipment.
• Complies with UEC policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully takes direction from Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of the employee or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

• Engineer I, Engineer II & Engineer III: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Engineer I: No experience required.
• Engineer II: 5+ years progressive experience in electric utility or other related engineering experience.
• Engineer III: 10+ years of experience in electric utility or other related engineering experience, including 3 years of experience with complex capital project implementation.

Skills

• Engineer I:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including experience with applicable software in graphic design, technical writing, electric system design software, GIS, analytical electric engineering software, statistics, and web-based training.
  • Advanced math skills including the ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
  • Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
  • A valid Driver’s License is required for occasional business travel.
  • An Engineer In-Training certificate is preferred.
• Engineer II:
  • Demonstrated experience managing routine projects on budget and on schedule.
  • Adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, and email communication.
  • Preferred qualifications/skills outlined in Engineer I.
• Engineer III:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills needed to facilitate project milestones.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to peers and management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects on budget and on schedule.
  • Excellent presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with members, customers, or coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
  • Must take prompt action to accomplish assigned objectives and understand/identify issues and opportunities.
  • A Professional Engineer License is preferred.
  • Preferred qualifications/skills outlined in Engineer I & II.

Supervisor Responsibility

• Engineer I: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Engineer II & Engineer III: These positions may have supervisory responsibilities.