Versant Power · 3 months ago
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PLANNING
Hampden, ME, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVersant Power is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine. The Electrical Engineer II - Distribution System Planning will be responsible for various electrical engineering duties, including project management, system planning, and compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus
Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects
Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the associated data and results
Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed
Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific focus area of Electrical Engineering
Ability to develop solutions per system needs
Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other departments
Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power Utility
Work closely with others in the department and those necessary in other areas of the Company to facilitate the development of short-term and long-term distribution capital project plans based on system or equipment reliability, safety, risk assessment, condition, loading and other factors
Develops and administrates inspection and maintenance programs and plans for system assets as directed
Responsible for review, analysis and interpretation of inspection and test results within the distribution line inspection and maintenance programs and instituting appropriate projects, programs or actions where necessary
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Company’s reliability statistics
Work closely with the Company’s Engineering and Operations groups along with other departments to ensure compliance with enforceable standards applicable to the Company
Work closely with the Company’s Engineering and Operations groups along with other departments to develop short and long term projects for the company’s capital plan
Responsible for prioritizing projects and creating project forecasts for development of the Company's short and long term capital plans
Prepare or coordinate the preparation of periodic data submittals and reports related to management of the Company's distribution assets as required by internal or external entities as deemed necessary (ex MPUC, Executive, BOD)
Use the Company's tools and applications in order to develop short and long term programs and plans for distribution asset classes, using inputs such as reliability, condition, safety, useful life and other factors
Performs analysis in support of the Company strategy regarding grid modernization, system reliability, safety, or other business objectives
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required
Five years of T&D Engineering required
Related field experience in focus area will be considered
Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards
Maine driver's license required
Preferred
Experience with PC based software including excel spreadsheets preferred
Company
Versant Power
We’re committed to helping connect people and power communities in northern and eastern Maine.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Miller Paul
Chief Operating Officer
Darlene Sage
Senior HR Business Partner
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