Substation & Control Engineer

Greenville Utilities; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 108,596 - 168,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Plans

401(k) and 457 plan

On-Site Health Clinic

Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Greenville Utilities is seeking a Substation & Control Engineer in Greenville, North Carolina. This role encompasses engineering and management responsibilities in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical substations and control systems. Candidates should have over five years of experience and hold a Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits include medical plans, retirement options, and professional development opportunities. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Experience with SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department's substation and controls engineering group.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of electrical facilities.
• Coordinate projects and prepare specifications for equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

SCADA Systems

Communication Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Substation & Control Engineer

A rewarding career starts at Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC), where all team members matter. GUC provides a friendly and supportive work environment as we all work together to bring sustainable and reliable utility solutions to our community every day. We value our employees by offering opportunities for professional and personal development, recognition, and a safe work environment. If you have a commitment to supporting and building our community, we want your energy and talent as a part of our diverse team.

Salary Range: $108,596.80 – $168,334.40

Anticipated Hiring Range: $108,596.80 – $138,465.60 (commensurate with skills and experience)

Brief Description

Under general direction, performs highly responsible engineering and management skills in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of electrical substations and their control systems; emergency and peaking generators and their controls; mobile and operational data communication networks; supervisory, control and data acquisition systems (SCADA). Performs after hour standby duty at the engineering level.

Minimum Requirements

• Over five years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of North Carolina or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Job Duties

• Overall responsibility for the management, leadership and direction of the department’s substation, controls, communications and load management group which includes installation, maintenance, and repair of substation facilities, communication facilities, generation facilities, building electrical and control facilities, and maintenance of distribution equipment.
• Manages and directs the work of the Substation and Controls Engineering section and the Substation and Control operations personnel. Performs annual and semi-annual performance evaluations.
• Manages and coordinates multiple projects utilizing internal and external resources; prepares specifications and bid packages for equipment purchases related to substation and controls facilities.
• Assists the department head in the development of the department’s annual budget and long-range work plans (five-year).
• Develops the overall system protection or coordination scheme of the transmission and distribution system.
• Monitors the loading and performance of substation and control facilities and initiates routines and programs oriented toward maintaining or improving the reliability of these facilities.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of switching orders as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Local Government Retirement System (LGERS) regular full-time and designated part-time employees are eligible 401(k) and 457 plan, including company 401(k) employer contribution
• On-Site Health Clinic
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Computer Purchase Program

Typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Applications accepted until filled.

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and a comprehensive background check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

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