Electrical Engineer

Electric Energy Online; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Energy Online is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to perform complex analysis for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, applying NEC standards and industry codes.

The role focuses on power system studies, coordination, and planning, with responsibilities ranging from feeder balance to equipment specifications and long-range construction planning. Safety compliance and current NEC knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering analysis for transmission, distribution and substation facilities.
• Conduct power system studies including power flow, short circuit, and voltage drop.
• Address voltage complaints and feeder imbalances with engineering team.
• Prepare equipment specifications and field staking guides.
• Support construction planning and long-range planning.
• Ensure safety rules compliance and NEC knowledge.

Skills

Power system analysis

Feeder balancing

Voltage drop

Coordination study

Relaying coordination

Tools

Milsoft Mapping System

NEC standards

NISC system

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.

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.