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Bandera Electric Cooperative · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer

Boerne, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bandera Electric Cooperative is a provider of electricity and fiber broadband services in Central Texas. The Engineer III role involves guiding engineering activities, ensuring the electrical system meets current and future requirements, and managing projects related to the smart grid and distribution systems.

Electrical DistributionEnergyInternetRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, and dependable services to BEC members at the lowest possible cost

Ensure accurate data and recommendations are provided to consulting engineering firms and other departments for the adequate design of the electrical systems

Manage the selection and placement of distribution equipment, all aspects of distribution automation, engineering analysis model creation, and protective device coordination

Assist in the planning and management of the electric grid, including the transmission, substation, and distribution system

Management of large projects to ensure the proper integration for a reliable operation of the power grid

Conduct system analysis, planning, and monitoring, and maintain the flow and data of the GIS (Geographical Information System)

Provide direction, training, and guidance to coworkers and make recommendations to management regarding the Cooperative's smart grid initiative, engineering modeling tools (Milsoft suite), metering, MDM (Master Data Management) system, GIS system upkeep, outage investigations, and OMS (Order Management System) systems maintenance

Utilize Apolloware as needed in engineering tasks

Provide device training and support the implementation of EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers

Proficient to operate BEC's enterprise software, such as NISC

Qualification

Electrical engineeringPower systems analysisDistribution engineeringSmart grid initiativesGIS systemsMilsoft suiteProject managementTeam guidanceApollowareEV chargers implementationDistribution equipment selectionDistribution automationMOM systemsOMS systemsWindMilLightTableCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of Experience in Power Systems analysis and distribution engineering

Valid Texas Driver's License and Related Insurance

Must pass background and drug screening

Strong technical knowledge and skills in electrical engineering

Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and make recommendations to management

Experience with smart grid initiatives, metering AMI, MOM systems, GIS systems, OMS systems, distribution equipment selection, distribution automation, distribution planning, engineering analysis model creation, distribution energy resources, and protective device coordination

Proficiency in tools such as WindMil and LightTable

Knowledge of overhead and underground construction and design standards for distribution

Experience with Apolloware

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to provide direction and guidance to coworkers

Ability to manage major engineering projects with minimal supervision

Missing abilities need to be acquired within 1 year of the hiring date