Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Substation Design

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

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.