New Generations Project, Electrical Engineer

OGE Energy Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corp. in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer to support new generation projects.

You will act as staff technical leader, interface with Owner's Engineers, guide project managers, and ensure design intent and safety compliance across systems. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with PE for Lead or equivalent experience for Senior, and may involve field inspections and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or PE required.
• Senior level requires 5 years engineering experience with 3 years as an Engineer and 2 years related experience (half-rate allowance).
• Lead level requires PE designation and 6 years related engineering experience (4 years as an Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Lead interface with Owner's Engineers reviewing project documentation and integration.
• Guide project managers on complex topics and distill impacts for understanding.
• Ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, operability, maintainability, and safety.
• Assist Contractors and Construction Coordinators with retrieving plant documentation for design and installation.
• Coordinate engineering inspections of new equipment and contractor-installed systems.

Skills

Project leadership

Multi-project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) designation

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

* Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Senior or Lead)

* Job Code: 125856 or 125857

* Grade: Exempt 58 or Exempt 59

JOB SUMMARY

Primary responsibility is to support the execution of new generation projects. Roles include the following:

• Acts as New Generation Projects staff technical leader and main interface with the Owner's
  Engineers reviewing project documentation and integration.
• Guide, lead, and advise project managers on complex topics and distill for their understanding and
  possible impacts. Proficient and effective in technical specifications. Understand the scope of the
  project and how the systems/processes interact.
• Enforces and interfaces with design engineering to apply and interpret design intent with regards
  to the technical specification compliance, operability, maintainability, and safety.
• Be the technical leader and main interface with the Owner's Engineers staff. Guide, lead, and
  advise project managers on complex topics and distill for their understanding and possible impacts.
• Proficient and effective in technical specifications. Understand the scope of the project and how
  the systems interact with each other.
• Assists the Contractors and Construction Coordinators in retrieving existing plant documentation to
  perform their design and installation activities.
• Performs/coordinates engineering inspections of new equipment and material.
• Performs/coordinates engineering inspections of contractor installed systems and equipment for compliance to manufacturer requirements, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Coordinates the Contractor's engineering requested walk downs and various technical inspections.
• Participates in system walkdowns and punch-list generation.

Develops plans and specifications, performs analysis, and provides reports on assigned tasks
involving design and construction of new facilities or operation and maintenance of existing facilities. Technically involved in the resolution of equipment and operational problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, performing design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities are varied and complex. Often works outside area of assigned duties. Applies advanced skills in multipleareas. Resolves complex issues which impact business operations both inside and outside own department. Makesunreviewed decisions related to the area of responsibilities. Opinions carry significant weight in policy and strategy decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Provide a wide range of detailed guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve designs, systems, processes,procedures, schedules, and costs.
* Effectively prioritize and manage conflict to provide solutions to issues that maximize synergies with an overriding goal to dothe "right thing" for the company. Take timely independent action, make recommendations, and assist management in theresolution of elevated issues.
* Influences the Engineering and design, procurement, contracting, estimating, construction, and startup procedures andprocesses to optimize a project. Ensure project teams utilize the latest SOPs and SSOPs.
* Creates and updates engineering standards, policies, guidelines and ensures procedures are in place for compliance withthese policies.
* May communicate with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
* Acts as a resource for members with less experience, may direct the technical complexities of work.
* Plans, prioritizes, conducts and leads assignments.
* Serves as project or case manager in the development, facilitation, and implementation of metrics, processes andprocedures.
* Meets with general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision projects,building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or policies.
* Provides technical presentations to elected officials, appointed boards/commissions, the public, and staff.
* Core responsibilities focus on operational/tactical aspects of the organization and some strategic focus.
* Leads lower level Engineers in project completion.
* May act in a liaison capacity with other departments, divisions, and organizations.
* Functions as quality inspector or defines quality requirements on engineering designs and projects.
* Manages budgets, schedules, and resources for small to medium sized projects.
* Reviews and critiques proposed changes to engineering standards, policies and guidelines.
* Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.

* Conducts surveys to gather field data.
* Prepare and interpret schematics, drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
* Solves problems and develops solutions that call for original approach, based on thorough and comprehensive research and technical expertise.

REQUIREMENTS

SENIOR:

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or PE; And

* 5 years related engineering experience (at least 3 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.)

LEAD:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering And 6 years related engineering experience (at least 4 years as an Engineer and a maximum of 2 years related experience which may include non-Engineer experience such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering Tech experience. This type of experience will be counted at half rate.)

* Professional Engineer (PE) designation is required for the Lead level.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

* May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces.

* May require travel.

* May be required to work non-standard work schedules.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

* All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not,
will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

* This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

* Able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.

* Ability to work within stringent deadlines.

* Team Player.

* Interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse personalities.

* In depth knowledge and experience in multiple engineering initiatives.

* Self motivated.

* Strong project leadership skills.

* Able to work without supervision and make independent decisions.

* Able to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.

* Strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

* Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver's License)

* Professional Engineer (PE) designation is required for the Lead level

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

* Pre-Employment Drug Screen

* Pre-Employment Physical

* Exams position specific - Consult Health & Safety

* This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

Senior: $96,262 - $128,357
Lead: $105,872 - $141,149