Senior Level Engineer Job Description
Job Summary
Describes the role of a senior level engineer responsible for planning and conducting engineering activities. Highlights the use of advanced techniques, practical field experience, and decision-making authority on engineering problems. Mentions participation in leading teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.
Key Accountabilities
- Developing and directing important projects or field assignments with complex features.
- Performing engineering studies, proposing solutions to engineering-related problems, and developing models for improvement programs.
- Perform system analysis using operational criteria and tools (CYME, EMS) or PSSE Planning tool or TARA instead of EMS. Look for these key words/experience.
- Work closely with system study engineer and project scheduler to ensure accuracy of long-term shutdown schedule.
- Organize and lead huddle and shutdown schedule review meetings.
- Organize and lead cross-function team meetings especially for complex and back-to-back shutdowns in the same area/regions.
- Champion continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on shutdown optimization and coordination of resources.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- At least 4 years of relevant job experience.
- Automotive electrical experience not desired.
Other Qualifications (Preferred)
- Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining State Estimator technical applications.
- Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS) including State Estimator (SE), Contingency Analysis (CA), and N-1 conditions operating practices.
- Familiar with PSSE or TARA applications.
- Ability to provide operational feedback to improve EMS system models based on real-time measurements.
Additional Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Excel and Word.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Good interpersonal skills for building relationships within the team.