Senior Gas/Water/Sewer (GWS) Engineer

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems in Lawrenceburg, TN, seeks a Senior GWS Engineer to plan, design, monitor, and operate the electric system, including transmission, distribution, substations, and services.

The role focuses on NEC/NESC/APPA safety standards, protection studies, field surveys, and coordinating with customers and crews. Requires extensive experience; PE preferred and TVPPA certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience.
• TVPPA Power Distribution Engineer Certificate is required.
• PE license is preferred.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Approve drawings and cost estimates in the Engineering Supervisor’s absence.
• Coordinate development of protection, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and power quality studies.
• Prepare estimates on labor, material, construction, and equipment costs.
• Serve as primary contact for large commercial and industrial developments.
• Operate SCADA and AMI systems to assist power crews.

Skills

Policy adherence

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Overtime willingness

OSHA safety

Outdoor/indoor work

Education

Tennessee Driver's License

TVPPA Power Distribution Engineer Certificate

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

SCADA

AMI software

Outage Management System (OMS)

GPS mapping software

Job description

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems is seeking a Senior Gas/Water/Sewer (GWS) Engineer to plan, design, monitor, and operate LUS’ electric system, including electric transmission and distribution lines, substations, and services, in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approve drawings, cost estimates, etc. in the Engineering Supervisor’s absence.
• Field customer calls and/or complaints, as appropriate, in the Engineering Supervisor’s absence.
• Assist Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Office Coordinator in prioritizing construction projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for large commercial and industrial developments.
• Direct, coordinate, and execute the development of computer studies, such as system protection, short circuit, load flow, arc flash, voltage drop, power factor correction, and power quality.
• Analyze distribution system for proper loading and coordination of protective devices.
• Study power system for load growth.
• Assist in power switching procedures by operating switches in substations and gang operated switches on the line up to 27kv with gloves and insulated stick.
• Participates in the quality control and inspection of new substations.
• Meet with new and existing customers to determine necessary electric facilities to establish or enhance service(s) in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and the American Public Power Association (APPA) safety manual.
• Assist in SCADA administration and design.
• Prepare estimates on labor, material, construction, and equipment costs to establish or enhance service(s).
• Conduct field surveys and layout assignments.
• Review complaints and reports of load requirements for problem areas to determine corrective measures.
• Investigate low voltage complaints and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate operation and maintenance activities.
• Utilize GPS equipment and mapping software to aid in staking jobs and keeping maps up to date.
• Request utility locates to Tennessee 811, documenting and recording each request.
• Prepare drawings, cost estimates, material lists, field sketches, staking sheets, and other documents for overhead and underground power lines.
• Utilize computer software and equipment to perform required engineering calculations, produce reports, research, and maintain current power distribution and customer information.
• Operate the SCADA system to assist power crews in hot line and hold tags, substation breakers, switching operations, and monitor system conditions.
• Utilize the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) software to diagnose power quality issues and solar system commissioning.
• Assist power service crews in identifying and resolving power outages by using the Outage Management System (OMS), AMI, and SCADA.
• Monitor and operate the transmission and distribution systems automation equipment and smart grid technology.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and/or Abilities:

• Acknowledge and adhere to all of LUS’ policies and procedures.
• Perform duties safely without endangering self, others, and the public.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions and job-related materials.
• Ability to use mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to be organized, detail oriented, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to take responsibility for your own actions and treat others with respect.
• Attend work regularly and on time.
• Ability to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime.
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines required by OSHA.
• Attend safety training and other meetings as scheduled.
• Ability to work inside and outside.
• Ability to be exposed to weather conditions that are cold, hot, rainy, and windy.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use eyes, hands, and fingers to use technology devices accurately.
• Ability to sit and stand or sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch for long periods of time.
• Ability to talk, see, hear, reach, handle, and feel.Ability to easily walk across undeveloped land that may be overgrown and contain rocky areas.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Valid State of Tennessee Driver’s License required.
• Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Power Distribution Engineer Certificate required.
• Minimum of 10 years engineering experience required.
• State of Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.