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Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer (7B.25)

Big Bear City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $176K/yr

3+ years exp

Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. is dedicated to providing superior customer service and reliable power to its community. The Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer will evaluate and ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements for capital projects and field operations, while also developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety policies and programs.

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Responsibilities

Manages and ensure BVES, Inc. equipment (electrical components, etc.) are complaint with federal, state and local regulatory requirements (environmental, safety, licensing, testing, etc.)

Recommends projects to improve reliability and availability of the electrical distribution system

Performs standard electrical distribution engineering design and planning activities to include overhead and underground systems and substations

Performs work site surveillance to ensure compliance with work order and/or contract specifications. Audits completed work orders to ensure work is accurately documented and that the work performed is compliant with specifications

Performs internal audits on compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) mandated General Orders (GO) 95 and 165

Reviews work orders to ensure compliance with electrical engineering design standards

Interfaces with and represents BVES, Inc. with applicable federal, state and local agencies regarding compliance issues

Establish and execute effective programs to evaluate each project from beginning to end and to ensure that all federal, state, county and city regulatory requirements are met

Manage and ensure successful permitting and compliance with requirements from federal agencies including the US Forest Service, the US Bureau of Land Management and the US Fish and Wildlife Service

Manage and ensure successful permitting and compliance with requirements from state and local government agencies including California Department of Fish and Game, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH, also known as Cal/OSHA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the State Water Resource Control Board, the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

Manage California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process when required for projects

Represents BVES, Inc. at industry related events and conferences

Manages schedules and reviews designs prepared by outside contractors to ensure compliance with company standards, safety orders, and governmental regulations

Acts in a lead capacity to plan, design, cost estimate, coordinate, and manage, modifications and or additions to company electrical facilities, including financial responsibility of project from onset through completion

Develops and implements EH&S programs. This includes creating, updating, and maintaining EH&S policies, procedures, and programs to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Develops, executes, and documents BVES’s EH&S training plan delivering safety training to employees on topics such as hazard recognition, emergency procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensures compliance with Cal/OSHA and other regulatory training requirements. Coordinates with the Learning Management System administrator to document EH&S training

Remains current on relevant EH&S regulations and ensuring BVES adheres to all applicable EH&S laws and standards. Ensures regulatory compliance with Cal/OSHA, applicable CPUC and OEIS requirements, and local ordinances

Maintains accurate records and documentation of inspections, audits, training, incidents, and other EHS-related activities

Timely and professional correspondence with BVES, Inc. customers, stakeholders, and vendors

Ability to effectively manage several concurrent projects that vary in complexity and priority

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringEnvironmental ComplianceHealthSafety RegulationsAutoCADGISProfessional Engineer LicenseSCADA SystemsCalifornia Environmental Quality ActCPUC General OrdersCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailTime ManagementInitiative

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Civil Engineering, or closely related field

Professional Engineer's (PE) license in California is strongly desired. Note, that if the applicant does not have a PE in California, the applicant will be required to obtain a California PE license within 24 months of employment at BVES, Inc. in this position

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering or technical field

Strong experience with overhead and underground distribution and substation design

Excellent knowledge and strong experience in working in a highly regulated environment and working with a large number of agencies such as: US Forest Service, US Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH, also known as Cal/OSHA), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Department of Transportation (DOT), State Water Resource Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

Experience with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process

Experience and working knowledge of CPUC General Orders 95, 128, 165 and 174

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer software use skills including Word, Excel, Adobe, AutoCAD, and GIS

Collaborative/Team oriented

Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills

High degree of initiative; self-starter