Associate Engineer or Engineer (depending upon experience)

We are looking for an Associate Engineer or Engineer for our Engineering Department at our Plymouth, New Hampshire location.

The successful candidate

• Assists in the installation of electrical distribution lines, substations, and equipment to ensure quality and reliability of service to the members at the most economical, environmentally acceptable
• Determines future needs of NHEC’s electrical system by periodically performing system and circuit analysis including load flow, voltage drop, flicker, short circuit, and motor start analysis.
• Develops recloser, and fuse applications along with the calculation of all related
• Assures an accurate and current electrical system model is available for distribution analysis by assisting in the development and maintenance of NHEC’s GIS & mapping system.
• Assists Construction and Operations Groups by providing technical support when
• Renders service assistance, and advice to NHEC members concerning their electric service; review their plans for additions and other changes to provide adequate and economical facilities; consult with them concerning service problems and resolve member complaints amicably and to maintain and promote an attitude of helpfulness and cooperation.
• Ensures NHEC maintains uniform construction standards and procedures by supervising the update of new assembly drawings, modifications to the computerized construction and work order systems, changes to line design manuals and the dispersal of updates/changes to the necessary personnel.
• Assists in the coordination and development of the long- and short-range work
• Assures proper operation of NHEC’s electrical system and determines future needs by monitoring all critical parameters, i.e., monthly substation and metering point data, monthly outage statistics etc.
• Improves distribution system reliability and maintainability by analyzing typical line design problems and providing guidelines and standards for uniformity in construction.
• Assists the Engineering Department with staying current and controlling cost by working with the Departments O&M and Capital budgets.
• Supports the cultural goals of NHEC by exhibiting self-leadership, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships, being results oriented, being innovative, and seeking feedback.
• Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational classes, reading professional magazines, staying current with all relevant codes, and participating in professional societies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Associate Engineer Level)

 Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical skills and an aptitude for detailed engineering
• Ability to work in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met.
• Ability to learn job-specific computer
• Must be able to work with the engineering staff in the designing of outside plant facilities required for the efficient operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system.
• Must be able to meet with NHEC members and/or their engineers to solve problems and/or discuss their plans for additions or new facilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Additional specialized training in electric utility operations and construction

Experience:

• Zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Engineer Level)

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Proficient with MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical skills and an aptitude for detailed engineering
• Ability to work in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met.
• Ability to learn job-specific computer
• Must be able to work with the engineering staff in the designing of outside plant facilities required for the efficient operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system.
• Must be able to meet with NHEC members and/or their engineers to solve problems and/or discuss their plans for additions or new facilities.
• Must have thorough knowledge in electric circuit theory and all
• Must have a working knowledge of the NESC, OSHA, regulations, PUC regulations and standards for electric service and standard utility specifications, construction materials and practices.
• Must be familiar with project management
• Must be able to recognize system needs and to meet its electrical and mechanical demands to satisfy aesthetic, economic and environmental requirements.
• Must be familiar with protection concepts, coordination analysis and SEL device
• Must be familiar with requirements to interconnect distributed
• Professional Engineer License

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Additional specialized training in electric utility operations and construction

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible electric utility engineering, preferably in a rural electric system, including supervisory responsibility is preferred. This experience should include the design of underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines, distribution substations, and all applicable Should have experience in organizing and supervising work groups in coordinating and implementing plans and designs.
  • Experience in monitoring and controlling the cost of assigned major projects by coordinating the planning and preparation of line construction contracts including invitations to bid, evaluation of qualified bidders, labor and material cost analysis, preparation of construction specifications and procedures, and final inspection is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Survalent SCADA systems, SEL RTAC configuration/programming and DNP 3.0 programming is desirable.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work schedule within office conditions and work from home with management Some field trips within the Cooperative's service area will be required for line inspection and data acquisition, in varying weather conditions. Occasional overtime may be expected. Attendance at periodic technical seminars, conferences and civic and professional meetings can be expected.
• Assistance with power restoration efforts is required of all employees. It may be required outside regular business hours that employees will be assigned functions to support power All employees are required to provide a personal phone number where they may be reached after hours. This number will only be used for internal purpose. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

NHEC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer