Electrical Project Engineer – Microgrids & Substations

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) seeks an experienced Project Engineer to oversee the engineering of electric utility projects across Fort Bliss, Laughlin AFB privatized systems and RGEC Native System. The role includes managing budgets, schedules and standards, and coordinating with government personnel and cooperative members.

The candidate will handle large projects such as microgrid, substations, renewable energy and distributed generation, while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree.
• 5 years project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with one completed high profile project included.
• Familiarity with electric utility regulation is preferred.
• Possess an understanding of tariff rates, power purchase contracts, and interconnection agreements.
• Experience with electric utility type projects in distribution, transmission, large industrial and renewable energy.
• Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Strong project management skills for the particular discipline.
• Able to work independently and with other department personnel on various projects and work assignments.
• Possess a valid Texas drivers’ license.
• Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier.
• Possess oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Possess good interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees.
• Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Responsibilities

• Devote time to work on project management and technical improvement initiatives.
• Develop project work force estimates, project communications, budget development and monitoring, organizing deliverables, and setting project standards for delivery.
• Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology changes and trends and recommend variations in approach and services as appropriate.
• Improvement of analytical processes and documentation, common solutions and critical solutions.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Assist in management of project permitting processes.
• Key workload devoted to engineering of projects, particularly large or complex projects (Microgrid, substation, renewable energy, distributed generation, etc.).
• Assist in the project engineering of small to medium sized projects and assist Project Managers, from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning.
• Attend meetings and promote positive member contact with government personnel and cooperative members/potential members.
• Perform site assessments to document and evaluate existing systems for determining engineering strategies for extension, renovation or upgrade of electric facilities.
• Visit project sites during construction to assess quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the projects to budget.
• Seek input from senior staff on technical matters to improve the overall project.
• Looks for ways to improve electrical engineering design and design processes.
• Looks for new trends in electrical engineering design and how to apply them to projects.
• Cooperate and communicate with other project participants in collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
• Participate in training programs for job knowledge and technical skills.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) seeks an experienced Project Engineer to oversee the engineering of electric utility projects across Fort Bliss, Laughlin AFB privatized systems and RGEC Native System. The role includes managing budgets, schedules and standards, and coordinating with government personnel and cooperative members.

The candidate will handle large projects such as microgrid, substations, renewable energy and distributed generation, while ensuring quality and timely delivery.