ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Energy Resources)

City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rocky Mount seeks an engineer to provide technical support for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and substation systems. You will use GIS, OMS, CMS Dispatch, and related software to analyze data, develop switching orders, and support system reliability through coordination with field staff.

The role includes preparing drawings and specifications for projects, reviewing plans for safety and accuracy, and assisting with distribution system modifications

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in a related field or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and substation systems.
• Utilize Energy Resources software to analyze system data and support planning.
• Develop switching orders and coordinate with field personnel and system operations.
• Prepare drawings and specifications for distribution and substation projects.
• Collaborate on economic development projects including renewables programs and large load processes.
• Review switching plans for safety and accuracy and communicate instructions to staff.
• Assist with development and implementation of distribution system modifications.
• Support reliability, safety, and operational needs through data analysis and coordination.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Math calculations

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

GIS

OMS

CMS Dispatch

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical and engineering support for the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and substation systems. Utilizes engineering and Energy Resources software to analyze system data, support system planning, prepare technical studies and reports, develop switching orders, and assist with distribution and substation projects. Maintains in-house software and licensing. Supports system reliability, safety, operational, and technological needs through coordination with field personnel and system operations.

• Provides technical support for and maintains Energy Resources department software applications, including GIS, OMS, CMS Dispatch, and other related systems; monitors system functionality, assists with system configuration and troubleshooting, maintains system data and interfaces.
• Develops, prepares, and coordinates distribution and subtransmission switching orders; reviews switching plans for accuracy and operational safety, communicates switching instructions to appropriate personnel, coordinates with field and system operations staff.
• Utilizes electric distribution system software and related applications to support short- and long-term system analysis and planning; evaluates system data and operational information to identify system needs and assists with the development and implementation of distribution system modifications.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and implementation of drawings and specifications for the construction, expansion, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution and substation systems.
• Works with department work groups on economic development projects. Including renewables program, large load application process, and emerging technologies.
• Examines voltage regulators, reclosures, and fixed or switched capacitor banks for
• performance, setting, and desired locations on the electric distribution system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• One (1) years' experience in a related field of work.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

NONE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves.