Senior Substation Engineer – Field Ops & Diagnostics

OGE Energy Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

OGE Energy Corp. is seeking an Engineer Senior or Lead to serve as a subject matter expert for substation power equipment. You will evaluate, test, commission, maintain, and operate substation gear while guiding field teams both on-site and remotely.

Senior level requires broad engineering experience with strong problem-solving and communication, while Lead adds a PE requirement and higher experience for effective leadership and industry interaction. Travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; PE/Engineer experience.
• Professional Engineer designation for Lead level.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment specifications, perform factory inspection and FAT support.
• Develop power equipment test plans and review results for commissioning and maintenance.
• Provide on-site and remote support to field personnel during maintenance and repairs; lead root cause analysis of failures.
• Ensure safe operation by interpreting test results and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop technical procedures and guidelines for Substation Operations and contractors.
• Represent the Company in standards development, regulatory and manufacturer groups.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to identify issues and develop technical solutions.
• Support installation and development of substation monitoring equipment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

OGE Energy Corp. is seeking an Engineer Senior or Lead to serve as a subject matter expert for substation power equipment. You will evaluate, test, commission, maintain, and operate substation gear while guiding field teams both on-site and remotely.

Senior level requires broad engineering experience with strong problem-solving and communication, while Lead adds a PE requirement and higher experience for effective leadership and industry interaction. Travel is involved.