Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Substations

Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE); Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Navopache Electric Cooperative in Lakeside, Arizona, is seeking a full-time engineer to perform complex power system analyses and design within NEC and NISC standards. The role requires 2–4 years of experience and will involve coordination with technical teams.

Candidates should be able to prepare equipment specifications, assist with long-range plans, and travel as needed to project sites while maintaining adherence to NEC safety rules and utility standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NEC, NESC and electrical substation design.
• Proficiency interpreting civil and electrical plans.
• Experience with voltage conversions and distribution/transmission systems reinforcement.
• Willing to travel multi-days/nights for seminars and trainings.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering analyses for transmission, distribution, and substations.
• Conduct power flow, short circuit, and voltage drop studies.
• Design fuse, recloser, and relaying coordination.
• Address customer voltage issues and outages.
• Prepare and maintain equipment specifications and field staking guides.
• Assist in construction work plans and long-range plans.
• Support Operations Department to solve system issues.
• Ensure work orders are processed and released for construction.

Skills

Power system analysis

NEC/NESC knowledge

RUS construction knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona

Job description

Navopache Electric Cooperative in Lakeside, Arizona, is seeking a full-time engineer to perform complex power system analyses and design within NEC and NISC standards. The role requires 2–4 years of experience and will involve coordination with technical teams.

Candidates should be able to prepare equipment specifications, assist with long-range plans, and travel as needed to project sites while maintaining adherence to NEC safety rules and utility standards.