Systems Engineer

System EngineerEducation: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.Job Functions: Reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for daily engineering activities necessary to construct, upgrade, repair and maintain all system distribution facilities. He/she is to assist the Chief Engineer in all operational and design engineering.Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to communications (written and verbal) with employees and other persons/entities involved in any facet of electrical distribution to Association members. Daily activities include on-site inspection of system facilities and construction projects.He/she will use scientific and mathematical calculations, network terminals and personal computers to determine power supply requirements, regulator and recloser applications, loss evaluations, capacitor sizing and location, fault current analysis, load growth and approve construction specifications. Further, reading and interpreting plans, diagrams, schematics, electrical codes/government standards, producing analytical reports, job cost estimates, construction contracts and rendering final billings are frequent (daily) activities of the position.Work Environment: Work will be equally divided between the headquarters office, district offices and the field. Frequent daytime travel will be required because of responsibilities of observation, supervision, inspection of facilities/projects, restoring power after major outages and attending educational/professional meetings.Skills and Needs: Interpersonal, mental and physical abilities to carry out these functions are primary. Though most activity is sedentary and not strenuous, the position requires commandment of all senses, vocalization, mobility, use of the hands and skills necessary to operate passenger vehicles.This description is not all-inclusive and the Association reserves the right to revise the job functions as directed by the General Manager. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.