Distribution Engineer I: Grid Reliability & Planning

Northcentral Electric Cooperative; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcentral Electric Cooperative is seeking a Distribution Engineer I to support planning and studies for sectionalizing, protection, voltage and power factor correction, and load balancing to improve system performance and reliability for the cooperative.

The role reports to Planning Engineer and requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred), strong analytical skills, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Must be able to gain work knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and standards, both national and local.
• Must be able to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using PCs, handheld devices, and standard office equipment.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of engineering-related information systems.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Interprets staking instructions, wire sag charts, fuse charts, voltage drop charts and construction specifications to prepare staking sheets.
• Meets with members, contractors, developers, and consultants to determine line extension and service requirements and discuss installations.
• Operates surveyor transit or total station to survey and prepare plans for line construction and system improvements.
• Determines assemblies and materials required for work orders and informs other departments of material needs.
• Obtains right-of-way easements from landowners as required for construction and/or service changes.
• Creates, maintains and updates databases for system equipment, operations, and maintenance.
• Records, reviews, and analyzes system data and makes recommendations for system improvements.
• Assists with commissioning of solar installations, troubleshooting metering issues and voltage anomalies.
• Assists Planning Engineer or Director of Engineering and Operations with system improvements for substations and distribution, SCADA and fiber communications.
• Evaluates existing overhead and underground specifications and performs crew time studies as needed.
• Creates and maintains the system model to determine fault current and perform system optimization.
• Prepares and executes switching orders for load transfers and system maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electricalpreferred)

Job description

Northcentral Electric Cooperative is seeking a Distribution Engineer I to support planning and studies for sectionalizing, protection, voltage and power factor correction, and load balancing to improve system performance and reliability for the cooperative.

The role reports to Planning Engineer and requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred), strong analytical skills, and good communication.