Electrical Engineer I - V

Chugach Electric Association

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association seeks an Electrical Engineer to design transmission lines, substations, and switchyards through all project phases in Alaska. The role includes producing detailed drawings, protections, SCADA, grounding, and interconnection designs for generation and storage projects.

Responsibilities cover electrical calculations, equipment specs, bid packages, vendor submittals, and QA/QC reviews. Alaska licensure and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
FE exam completion preferred.
Valid Alaska driver's license and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines, substations, and switchyards from scoping through commissioning.
Prepare substation diagrams, grounding, surge protection, and raceways.
Develop protection, control, and SCADA designs for substations.
Design overhead/underground transmission lines, including conductor selection.
Produce interconnection designs for generation and storage projects.
Perform electrical calculations (short circuit, ampacity, voltage drop, insulation coordination).
Create equipment specifications (transformers, breakers, switches, relays).
Coordinate with civil/structural engineers on loads and foundations.
Prepare bid packages and evaluate contractor bids for compliance.
Review vendor submittals and test reports.
Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules; monitor progress.
Maintain unit cost data and assess construction methods.
Review consultant deliverables for technical accuracy.
Prepare commissioning and energization plans; coordinate testing and outages.
Perform QA/QC reviews and seal documents when licensed.
Maintain engineering records and as-built drawings.
Promote safe engineering and construction practices.

Skills

Electrical design

NESC knowledge

CAD

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

QA/QC

Detail oriented

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

FE exam (preferred)

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Summary

This position will perform the electrical design of Chugach’s transmission lines, substations, and switchyards. Additionally, this position will be responsible for preparing the electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, and construction documents for these facilities in alignment with Chugach objectives.

Essential Functions

Prepare electrical designs for transmission lines, substations, and switchyards from scoping through commissioning.
Prepare substation electrical designs, including one-line and three-line diagrams, bus arrangements, clearances, grounding, surge protection, raceway, and Alternating Current/Direct Current (AC/DC) station service.
Prepare substation protection, control, communication, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs.
Prepare overhead and underground transmission line electrical designs, including conductor and cable selection, insulation, clearances, and grounding.
Prepare and review interconnection designs for generation, energy storage, and large-load projects.
Perform electrical calculations, such as short circuit, ampacity, ground grid, arc flash, voltage drop, and insulation coordination.
Prepare specifications for electrical equipment and materials, such as transformers, breakers, switches, relays, conductor, and cable.
Coordinate design with civil/structural engineers, including equipment loads, conductor tensions, foundations, and site layout.
Prepare construction bid packages and evaluate bids for technical compliance.
Coordinate long-lead equipment procurement and review vendor submittals and test reports.
Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules, and monitor project progress.
Develop and maintain unit cost data and evaluate construction methods.
Review consultant deliverables for technical accuracy.
Prepare commissioning and energization plans and coordinate testing, outages, and switching.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews and seal engineering documents when licensed.
Maintain engineering records and as-built drawings.
Promote safe engineering and construction practices.
Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

Manager, Transmission Engineering: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
Civil/Structural Engineers: Coordinate design, give and receive information.
Other Chugach Departments: Confer with, give and receive information.

External

Bargaining Unit Representatives: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
Contractors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
Consultants and Vendors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
Members: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.

Competencies

Working knowledge of the electrical design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, substations, and switchyards, including protection, control, and SCADA systems.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) design bulletins, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Knowledge of Railbelt Reliability Council (RRC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
Proficiency with electrical design and analysis software, including computer-aided design (CAD).
Knowledge of project management principles.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
Detail oriented with high level of accuracy in electrical engineering design and attention to detail.
Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate technical data to a variety of non-technical audiences.
Must have ability to identify sensitive or confidential information and abide by confidentiality requirements.
Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities but provides technical direction to engineers, designers, and technicians.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with fieldwork required. Some travel to remote sites, including by small aircraft, may be required. This position requires some overtime and travel to meetings or conferences outside of the state.

Electrical Engineer I

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, required. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, preferred.

Training, Licensure, Certifications

Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license and meet insurance requirements.

Experience

Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Electrical Engineer II – V

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, required.

Training, Licensure, Certifications

Registered Professional Engineer, State of Alaska, or ability to obtain, required.

Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license and meet insurance requirements.

Experience

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering, field engineering, construction, and project management of utility transmission, substation, or switchyard facilities, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law. Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: