Reports to: Electrical Engineering Supervisor
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the planning, design and construction of the BPW Electric Distribution System, in collaboration with the Electric System Engineer.
Essential Duties
• Prepare medium term (5 year) load projection plans to avoid overloading facilities while maximizing assets.
• Create new and update existing electric construction standards.
• Ensure that primary circuit design meets service reliability and operating needs for both normal and emergency loading conditions and perform fuse coordination for new and existing infrastructures.
• Prepare substation feeder analysis showing all critical attributes including load allocation, load flow, voltage drop and fault current on substation and distributor systems.
• Prepare calculations/simulations for fault current requests.
• Coordinate and lead larger complex construction projects, that includes plan design, cost estimate, procuring easements, permits, and line extension contracts.
• Work with the Electric System Engineer on the long-term capital replacement plans and design for improving the electric distribution system.
• Oversee the smart grid system operation and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain a distribution preventative maintenance program.
• Prepare appropriate reports for management on operations and technical data related to the Electric Distribution System.
• Assist commercial and industrial customers on aspects of electric service and future planning for their facilities.
• Oversee the technical and administrative portions of the Distributed Generation Program.
• Assist GIS personnel on electrical infrastructure and ensure quality and accuracy are maintained.
• Provide technical assistance to Electric Distribution field personnel.
• Assist warehouse personnel with electrical inventory needs and part selection.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with electric distribution software for system analysis; GIS mapping systems; and Microsoft office software.
• Working knowledge of Michigan electrical standards.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to make complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous and accurate information and responses to community members, vendors and various levels of BPW personnel in situations requiring tact and patience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Electric utility or bulk power experience.
• Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents – 5, Applied Math – 5, Graphic Literacy – 5).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• Normal office environment with minimum discomfort due to noise, dirt and dust.
• Periodic work at construction site locations and customer premises.
• Must be able to sit/stand in one position for extended periods of time.
• Mental ability to work on projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with periodic disruptions due to people and/or telephone calls.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.