NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Electrical Engineer Asst/Assoc/Senior (Power Operations)
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $192K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking to fill a full-time regular position in the Power Operations Department of the Modesto Irrigation District. The role involves performing professional electrical engineering work related to the planning and operations of generation, transmission, distribution, and substation facilities, as well as renewable projects.
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Responsibilities
Prepare plans and specifications for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the District's electric system; ensure conformance to District standards and practices, and relevant codes and regulations
Ensure compliance through engineering design, specifications, operating bulletins and directions with District Safety Rules, policies and the rules and regulations of other agencies that apply to District operations
Prepare engineering studies and reports; prepare a variety of technical reports, documents, and correspondence; prepare technical specifications; assist with the preparation and revisions to design and construction standards; develop technical documents required by the local, State and Federal agencies related to the operation of the District's electric system
Coordinate and oversee the work of contractors for the construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with District standards, specifications, and applicable codes
Perform calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications
Represent the District in meetings with regulatory agencies, Joint Power Agencies, and the public regarding District projects
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks
Inspect completed installations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and District standards
Review NERC standards; provide support in preparation of compliance activities including preparation of Reliability Standard Audit worksheets as per NERC standards. May serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service
Perform related duties as assigned
Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to a variety of professional electrical engineering tasks associated with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of District transmission and distribution facilities, generation facilities, and renewable projects
Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner
Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications
Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies
Perform detailed and complex analysis of the District's transmission, subtransmission, distribution networks, and generation facilities, and provide power flow studies and recommendations related to the operation of the system
Work with outside utilities and the District's balancing authority to accurately build and supply an updated transmission system model with approved forecasted peak loads
Perform system import limit studies in compliance with NERC/WECC criteria; develop special protection systems to support import limits
Develop the District's Transmission and Distribution 5 - Year Plan and updates to the Plan; assist with determining if new capital projects are needed to meet loading requirements for the District's distribution system electrical system elements
Perform a variety of studies on the District's transmission, substation, generation, and distribution systems; design and specify equipment and settings
Review NERC standards; prepare responses to Compliance Questionnaires and Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets as per NERC standards. Perform duties and responsibilities of Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned area(s)
Plan, design and oversee the construction of District generation facilities and/or upgrades to existing facilities
Provide engineering support to other departments and divisions, as necessary
Perform and support a variety of interconnection studies with outside utilities; evaluate the effect of new projects on the District's system
Prepare complex engineering studies and reports; prepare a variety of technical reports, documents, and correspondence; prepare technical specifications; oversee and participate in the preparation and revision of design and construction standards
Perform the most difficult work related to the management of electrical engineering projects related to the District's generation, transmission, distribution and substation facilities
Represent the District in meetings with regulatory agencies, Joint Power Agencies, and the public regarding District projects
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
One year of professional electrical engineering experience related to the operation of District electric systems is desirable
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Possession of a valid California driver's license
Must obtain NERC certification as required for a Transmission Operator as defined by NERC within six months of start date and maintain thereafter
Three years of responsible experience similar to Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with the District
Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate
Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer highly desirable
Three years of responsible journey experience similar to Associate Electrical Engineer with the District
Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in California
Company
NEOGOV
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