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Ozarks Electric Cooperative · 1 day ago

Engineer I

Fayetteville,AR,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ozarks Electric is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, serving over 80,000 meters across Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The Engineer I role involves coordinating and compiling data for system work plans, providing support for electrical design, and ensuring system reliability and safety for the public.

Energy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Coordinates and compiles necessary information and data to prepare system workplans, long range plans, and transmission studies

Revises the work plan on an annual basis and reprioritizes work plan jobs. Provides the staking section a detailed description of system improvements in a timely manner

Provides a verified system model and uses this model to assure PSC voltage guidelines are met. This section also assures that the system conductors and equipment will be of sufficient capacity to carry peak loading

Provides support and direction to Staking Section for electrical design, voltage drop, and transformer sizing

Provides sectionalizing and coordination planning to maximize system reliability and safety for the public

Determines load balance, voltage, sectionalizing, and load studies on new and system improvement line extensions in order to recommend optimal system configuration

Designs and coordinates the construction and installation of all system devices (sectionalizing, regulators, Capacitors, etc.)

Reviews electrical drawings and data for new and upgraded large power facilities and sizes OECC facilities appropriately

Performs non-routine and complex assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Receives objectives from System Engineer and other Engineering Staff members. May be assisted by technicians

Compiles and computes a variety of engineering data. Analyzes test and design data. Develops or prepares schematics, designs, specifications, parts lists, or makes recommendations regarding these items

Maintains inventory of single phase reclosers and transformers used in three phase installations

Performs other such duties as requested or required by the position

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringFE LicensePE CertificationEngineering SoftwareMathematical ConceptsWindows ProficiencyCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited university

Must begin training within the position and will be expected to continue education though training classes and seminars

Must work towards obtaining an FE license within one year of hire with the goal of obtaining a PE Certification in the future

Computer equipment with various engineering and design software as well as standard office equipment

Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability

Requires frequent contacts with the public, written communication in the form of reports and correspondence, and occasional formal presentations

Requires ability to be accurate and handle details and meet occasional deadlines under pressure

Requires ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, as well as trigonometry

Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Must be proficient in Windows based programs

Must be able to carry out a variety of activities, which require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Must be able to perform all activities listed in the job description with or without reasonable accommodation

Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds

Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Work is performed mostly in an office environment but requires outdoor field site visits and research

Working outdoors could result in occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions; hot, cold; dry, wet; etc

Multiple day travel is required occasionally throughout the year