Associate (EP), Electrical Engineering Distribution Engineering UG T&D

Overview

Our Engineering team is actively seeking a motivated Technical Associate to join O&R's Distribution Engineering Department. Our work focuses on completing engineering responsibilities in Underground Engineering as it applies to the design, specifications, and construction of primary underground electric facilities for the distribution and transmission systems along with providing project management support including all necessary inspections for compliance with all Company and industry code requirements to provide safe and reliable service to our customers. The Technical Associate (EP) will perform these responsibilities under general supervision of the Section Manager of UG T&D Engineering. We are in search of candidates who are self-starters and exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability. The selected candidate should showcase a high energy level and foster a positive work ethic in alignment with our Corporate Values, Diversity & Inclusion, cultural imperatives, and The Way We Work principles.As a Technical Associate, you will be responsible for assisting engineers that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy delivery to our customers across our electric commodities. Your assignment may include providing technical support, project management support, data collection and analysis, procedure reviews, design scoping and development support, work management oversight, or other operational support depending on the business needs.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- As an Engineering Technical Associate, you will work with a team of engineers to assist in developing plans and specifications for primary underground electric distribution installations up to 35kV and provide necessary oversight on the construction of these facilities.

- Assist in the development of company standards for all equipment associated with the underground transmission and distribution systems to assure compliance with National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code requirements.

- The Technical Associate provides recommendations for the cable rebuild and rehab programs for the enhanced reliability of existing underground residential subdivisions.

- Supports the coordination for underground projects with internal departments to ensure that projects are completed per specifications, on time, and within approved budgets.

- Provides support to Operations on all issues associated with the maintenance and construction of the underground distribution and transmission systems

- Assist other engineers in completing conceptual interconnection designs and prepares project estimates, schedules, and capital appropriation funding requests for underground capital projects. This also includes all required project details and estimates for the five-year capital budget and long-term planning studies as required.

- Assist in Operations support functions, including fuse coordination, New Business responses, and Division Engineer assistance in investigating underground system voltage problems/complaints.

- Attend meetings with other utilities and R&D seminars to keep informed and up to date with the latest developments in underground system materials, equipment and construction practices.

- Participates in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.

- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

- One-year relevant experience (includes co-op or internships), required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, required.

- Must demonstrate ability to accept challenges and solve problems, required.

- Must exercise good judgment and render sound decisions, required.

- Must demonstrate a positive work ethic in support of the Companys Corporate Values and Missions, required.

- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, required.

- Must be well organized, detail orientated and flexible to handle multiple assignments, required.

- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with company employees, required.

- Ability to draft, edit and proofread memos, presentations and board reports as required.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.