Senior Electrical Engineer

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, AZ seeks a senior electrical engineer with a PE to lead design, analysis, and compliance across transmission, distribution, and renewable projects.

You will review technical content, perform load flow studies, coordinate with contractors, and guide maintenance programs to ensure safe, reliable electric service for the Navajo Nation.

Requires 10+ years in electric utilities, advanced degrees preferred, and a commitment to Navajo Preference.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; power systems preferred; master's preferred.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 10 years of engineering and construction experience in electric utilities.
• Knowledge of RUS standards, NEC and NESC.
• CAD software experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves technical content for construction or upgrades of electrical facilities.
• Reviews and approves designs, plans and specifications for electrical facilities ensuring compliance with standards.
• Performs load flow studies and circuit modeling for transmission and distribution; recommends improvements.
• Performs sectionalizing coordination studies and specifies improvements from emergencies and outages.
• Maintains electrical facilities maintenance program including renewables; manages schedules and reporting.
• Designs substation facilities to meet capacity and standardize designs.
• Provides leadership in planning and forecasting budgets for capital and O&M.
• Collaborates with contractors, consultants, developers, engineers and stakeholders.
• Conducts field investigations and root cause analyses of service interruptions; provides solutions.

Skills

Electrical utility exp

RUS standards

NEC/NESC knowledge

PE license

CAD software

Driver's license

10+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer license

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Power systems preferred. Master's degree preferred.

Professional Engineer license.

10 years of engineering and construction experience in the electric utility industry.

Knowledge of RUS Electrical Standards and Specifications, National Electric Code (NEC), and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).

CAD software experience.

Valid driver's license (subject to motor vehicle record review).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (Continued):

Reviews and approves the technical content of projects for construction or upgrades of applicable electrical facilities including renewable systems.

Reviews and approves designs, plans and specifications for electrical facilities assuring compliance with RUS and NTUA standards, integrity of system protection and stability, and consistency in design.

Performs load flow studies and circuit modeling for transmission and distribution circuits. Makes recommendations and implements plans for system operating improvements.

Performs sectionalizing coordination studies on distribution circuits and transmission lines and specifies improvements needed based upon emergency conditions and the outage report database.

Administers and is responsible for the electrical facilities maintenance program which includes distribution and transmission systems equipment and lines, renewable systems. Develops and manages maintenance schedules, tracks, and reports progress.

Designs substation facilities as needed to meet capacity requirements in the NTUA service area. Standardizes substation design.

Provides electric code and regulations interrelations for the Authority's management and employees.

Establishes, reviews and updates standards for the overall design of electrical facilities including transmission, distribution, substation, renewable systems, and addition, modification or upgrading of such facilities.

Directs data collection, field information, and data-base input for station load reports, interprets, and analyzes data and makes recommendations to ensure continuous operational capability of equipment, capacity, voltage levels, power factor, etc.

Provides leadership in the preparation and forecasting of annual budgets for capital and operations and maintenance.

Utilizes planning, load forecasting, econometric and end use modeling to plan needed improvements in system operations and service reliability.

Performs project management that encompasses all phases of projects, including preliminary planning and meetings, designs, materials specifications and procurement, construction, and providing schedules and timelines. Performs monitoring, tracking, and reporting on projects.

Works collaboratively with various outside entities on projects, including contractors, consultants, developers, architects, engineering firms, manufacturers, suppliers and stakeholders.

Conducts field investigations including investigating service interruptions to perform root cause analysis and providing recommendation of solutions and technical support as required.

Performs field work as required, including verifying designs, clearances on existing structures, recommending field modifications, providing construction support.

Prepares and implements engineering specifications, proposals and bids, analyzes bids, and reviews and oversees contracts.

Provides leadership in the development and completion of Long-Range Plans, Power Requirements Studies, System Loss Studies, four-year construction work plans, forecasting of capital and operations budgets.

Acts as a subject matter expert regarding electrical engineering activities.

Assists with recruitment, training, and onboarding.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.