Engineer or Engineering Associate

Job Summary

This position will handle day-to-day engineering work activities in an assigned area in the Columbus Headquarters (3610 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909).

Responsibilities

• Service design, estimating, and coordinating construction for multiple overhead and underground residential, new business and other construction projects.
• Provide superior customer service and prepare and schedule the construction of jobs to meet committed service dates.
• Write and execute switching orders to maintain, operate, and assist in the distribution planning of the system for reliability.
• Process all documentation in accordance with Compliance requirements.
• Handle customer inquiries (voltage complaints, claims, etc.) and assist with Distribution compliance and asset management programs.
• Participate in the on-call trouble supervision rotation and be available after business hours for local, out-of-town, and out-of-state trouble and storm restoration.

Job Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Engineer or Engineering Associate with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from ABET accredited school), Engineering Technology, Math, or Science. Professional Engineer's License (PE) in lieu of the above bachelor's degree. Previous Distribution Engineering Experience is a plus. Distribution and/or related Engineering experience with a power utility company is a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient with MS Office products and other related engineering software systems. Strong Technical Engineering Skills and understanding of Power Systems. Prior experience in writing and executing switching orders preferred. Knowledge of ARMS, JETS/JETS Scheduling, Designer/GIS, CSS, Socket, DistView, TCMS Web, NJUNS, EDEN, OUA, and OFS. Knowledge of the Franchise Manual, Distribution Bulletins, Engineering Handbook/Specifications, Distribution Operating Procedures, ARC Flash Requirements, Metering Blue Book, Consistency Manual and the Financial and Business goals. Excellent project management skills that lead to desired results. Effective oral and written communication skills. Good Attitude and Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally. Working knowledge of NESC. Safe work record and successfully follow safe work practices & policies for a Safety Excellence environment.

Other Requirements

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience. Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application. Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.