System Electrical Engineer​/Senior System Electrical Engineer

Overview

This position plans, organizes, designs and implements work in the Operations Dept. related to the engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and improvement of the District’s overhead & underground electric T&D systems.

• Design and schedule long and short-term construction, maintenance and pole inspection programs.
• Ensure projects are prioritized and that projects conform to pertinent standards and codes.
• Oversee development of electrical control schematics, one-lines and mechanical drawings for a variety of switch gear and control applications.
• Perform, supervise and/or review system calculations and studies for electrical power systems.
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and support to non-engineers and other field service personnel.
• Develop technical bid tabulations to support selection of switch gear and related equipment, as well as preparing bid proposals, project schedules and manpower requirements.
• Prepare construction bid documents and specifications for new T&D lines, relocations and system upgrades.
• Coordinate joint projects with local utilities and State, City and County entities.
• Assist in preparation of departmental budget and monitor departmental expenses approved under annual budget.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university (Senior = minimum of five years relevant experience in the electric utility industry.) (Major in Power Engineering is preferred)
• Ability to become registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.
• Ability to read, correctly interpret, and apply electrical one-lines, schematics, blueprints and technical instruction manuals. Ability to interpret and design protective relay control schemes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electric utility construction, operations and maintenance procedures, and power distribution and associated equipment.
• Effective working knowledge of T&D line engineering, National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, ANSI, California Title 8 and Cal/OSHA Rules and Regulations.
• Must be willing and able to work in all types of weather.
• Experience with system modeling software, GIS/ESRI, AutoCAD and related engineering tools.
• Experience with a municipal utility or electric cooperative is preferred. Familiarity with RUS or FERC accounting helpful.
• Interested individuals must submit an LMUD Employment Application and a current resume. Applications and a complete job description may be obtained from our website d.org or from the District Office at 65 South Roop Street, Susanville, CA, 96130.