Electrical Engineer I or II

Job Purpose

Provide electrical engineering support for on-going transmission and distribution, water, technical services, generation, and telecommunication projects. Work with internal and external customers to provide engineering guidance and administer contract responsibilities as needed. Work with other departments to schedule work as needed.

This position has a level I and a level II grading based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Tasks are performed at each level based on the individual’s knowledge and experience.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate current construction and maintenance projects. Including:
• Work with contractors and consultants.
• Periodically review and update construction standards and practices.
• Apply engineering principles to the evaluation and selection of planning alternatives.
• Assist in the design and layout of electrical transmission and distribution lines. Review work orders and coordinate work as necessary.
• Assist in the coordination, interpretation, and preparation of electrical transmission and distribution system studies, computer models, load flow analyses, and short circuit studies.
• Coordinate engineering activities with industrial and commercial customers. Activities include MP&W policy, technical details (including power factor and harmonics), and general assistance with electric service installations. This may include:
• Assist in writing and evaluating major equipment specifications and contracts, including transformer and cable specifications. Contracts include pole attachment agreements, easements, and franchise agreements.
• Support utility arc flash studies and supply data for customer studies.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Operations Engineer with technical problems related to the operation and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution, water, technical services, generation, and telecommunications systems.
• Assist Planning Engineer in running and analyzing compliance studies for NERC, MRO, and MISO.
• Assist with overall system reliability improvement efforts, including the development, population, and use of databases used to track failure, maintenance, and outage issues.
• Assist in the development of the annual operating budget and appropriate projections for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.