Engineer I-SR - Electrical

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible.Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home. Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides the initiative, technical ability, and responsibility required to give AECC a well-designed, soundly constructed, and reliably operated generation system.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides electrical engineering designs related to generation and transmission systems, specifies electrical equipment and systems, and supervises installation, startup, and testing of electrical systems.
• Instrumentation and Control – Designs, specifies, and develops software and hardware for new and replacement plant automated instrumentation and control systems; supervises their installation, start-up, and testing.
• Protection Controls & Metering – Develops coordinated protection settings for generators, transformers, and balance-of-plant electrical systems. Annually updates the protective device coordination database and validate the system is properly coordinated.
• Assists power plant personnel on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations of electrical and control systems and equipment. Plant assistance during startup and operation can include after hours and weekends as needed to maintain system reliability.
• Develops and maintains accurate power system computer models for each power generation facilities.
• Assists the Manager – Production Engineering maintain compliance with all applicable NERC and Regulatory Standards.
• Directly supervises and leads Production Engineering employees as assigned, including assignment of work, scheduling, monitoring performance, coaching, and mentoring, disciplinary actions and assuring a high level of work quality.
• Stays abreast of related current scientific developments and governmental regulations and uses every opportunity to become better qualified in this area of responsibility.
• 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.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer I - Bachelor’s degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer II - Bachelor’s degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer III - Bachelor’s degree of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SR Engineer - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Masters in Electrical Engineering or similar field, plus 7 years related experience and/or training, and 5 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver's license Must meet eligibility requirements to take Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Engineering Intern (E.I.) license – Arkansas, Professional Engineer License – Arkansas ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 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. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or tow elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking: and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting.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. Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and depth perception. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Knowledge of electric power systems desirable. Knowledge of power plant processes desirable. Knowledge of automation controllers and ladder logic desirable. Experience with AutoCAD software is desirable. In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. Why Join Us? We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:

• 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

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.