Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems & Substations

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

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.