Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Substation

Jimmy Jazz; Florida; On-site; USD 108,200 - 135,300; Full time

Job summary

New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, operation, and improvement of the NSBU electric distribution system. You will oversee engineering activities related to system design, upgrades, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and preferably an EIT/PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• EIT or PE license preferred.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Florida Driver's License Class E required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction plan sets for NSBU substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Manage projects including budgeting, preconstruction activities, drawing reviews, progress meetings, and contractor coordination.
• Provide engineering support for protection devices and relay schemes.
• Perform system studies such as load flow and fault analyses.
• Evaluate design options to expand service to new customers and improve reliability.
• Respond to ratepayer inquiries about street lights and solar programs.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, SERC, and FRCC.
• Adhere to control procedures and report deficiencies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT/PE license preferred

Job description

New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the planning, design, operation, and improvement of the NSBU electric distribution system. You will oversee engineering activities related to system design, upgrades, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and preferably an EIT/PE license.