Electrical Engineer

Navopache Electric Cooperative; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Navopache Electric Cooperative is seeking a qualified engineer to perform advanced analysis, design, and planning for transmission, distribution, and substations. You will conduct detailed studies, design coordination schemes, and address voltage issues while adhering to NEC and industry standards.

Travel and on-site work are required as needed. Responsibilities include preparing equipment specifications, maintaining design data and work plans, and supporting long-range system expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC/NESC and distribution/transmission systems.
• Experience with power system analysis and coordination studies.
• Able to obtain Arizona driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Registered Professional Engineer in AZ is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering analysis, design, and planning for transmission, distribution and substation facilities.
• Conduct power system studies including power flows, short circuit duties, and voltage drops.
• Design fuse, recloser and relaying coordination for load changes.
• Address voltage complaints, outages, and feeder imbalances.
• Prepare equipment specifications and design practice data charts.
• Support Construction Work Plans and Long Range Plans.
• Coordinate with Operations to solve system issues and ensure timely work orders.
• Stay current with NEC policies, regulations, and industry changes.

Skills

RUS standards

NEC/NESC knowledge

Substation systems

Engineering plans

Communication skills

AZ driver's license

Professional Engineer desirable

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work at ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will perform more complex engineering analysis, design, and planning for the transmission, distribution and substation facilities utilizing sound engineering judgment within industry and RUS standards and industry codes. Applicants must be authorized to work at ANY employer in the U.S.

DUTIES PERFORMED REGULARLY INCLUDE:

• Power system analysis studies on NEC’s sub-transmission and distribution systems. Studies to include but not limited to power flows, short circuit fault duties, and voltage drops. Working knowledge of NISC and Milsoft Mapping System is desirable.
• Sectionalizing studies for the complete system review including designing fuse, recloser and relaying coordination when additional loads are added to the existing feeders or as needed.
• Address customer problems with voltage complaints, outages, flickering, etc.
• Review and address feeder imbalances and work with Engineering Technicians to maintain feeder balances when line taps are added to the system.
• Prepare and maintain new equipment, purchase specifications such as transformers, cables, padmount switchgear, etc.
• Prepare and maintain in-house design practice data charts and tables and field staking guides.
• Assist in Preparation of Construction Work Plans and Long Range Plans.
• Assist Operations Department as needed to solve operational system issues.
• Assures that work orders initiated by him/her are processed and released for construction in a timely manner.
• Maintains a current knowledge of applicable parts of NEC’s policies, regulations, rates, practices, and procedures and use this information as required.
• Remains current regarding technological changes in the electrical industry.
• Know and work according to NEC’s Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Patrols lines by being alert at all times to observe any unsafe or unsatisfactory condition and reporting same for action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Skills

• Have a working knowledge of RUS construction and specifications, the National Electrical Safety Code, the National Electric Code, and be knowledgeable of the characteristics of electrical substation, distribution and transmission systems.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of facility designs including, but not limited to, a comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret civil and electrical engineering plans.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in all areas of distribution and transmission systems reinforcement work including but not not limited to voltage conversions, overhead/underground conversions and relocations.
• Have demonstrated proficiency in survey procedures and survey equipment relating to electrical facilities and easements, including traverse and level surveys.
• Be able to work away from the reporting location multi-days and nights and attend seminars and special training classes as required.
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona is desirable but not required.