Energy Services Substation And Transmission Engineering Manager

Overview

Perform intermediate professional and responsible administrative work coordinating the strategy, planning, and implementation of a variety of public utility facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Energy Services General Manager of Engineering.

• Responsible for scheduling of maintenance activities for substation equipment; preparing operating reports to track operating parameters; responsible for the long range planning for the electric system substation and transmission facilities; designing of electric substation and transmission line system improvements; ensuring that electric substation & transmission system designs comply with standards and regulations.
• Oversees the management of electric substation assets.
• Ensures electric substation as-built and print updates are maintained.
• Manages electric substation system and transmission system improvements.
• Serves as an expert for electric substations, transmission systems and for Federal, State, or local compliance issues affecting electric substations and transmission systems.
• Ensures spare parts for electric substations and transmission lines are stocked.
• Oversees the substation asset management system and serves as one of the system administrators.
• Oversee substation protection and coordination with Transmission and Distribution systems.
• Oversee Relay setting management of change programs.
• Oversee relay testing programs and develops relay test plans.
• Oversee SCADA controls policies and procedures for electric substations and transmission lines.
• Assists operations personnel with the operation and maintenance of electric substations and transmission lines.
• Ensures that operations and maintenance manuals for electric substation and transmission line equipment are maintained.
• Assists subordinate personnel in performing required tasks.
• Schedules and assigns work to subordinate staff; inspects work for adherence to standards, productivity, and quality.
• Performs employee training, coaching, and evaluation of subordinate staff; works with higher administration on discipline and other similar issues; develops training programs and recommends training of personnel.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical and civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications for electric systems; thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design of utility projects; thorough knowledge of electric rates to provide customers with opportunities where possible to better manage their utility costs; knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations related to electric substations and transmission systems.
• Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make recommendations on engineering problems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors and the general public; skill in the use of electrical/civil engineering instruments and equipment; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to calculate complex cost reports; ability to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Must have the physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions.
• This position could require extended work hours beyond the normal work day during adverse weather situations or other electrical emergencies.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or related field and considerable experience in public works or utility engineering.

Professional Engineer license preferred.

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.