Transmission Planning and Modeling, Engineer Associate

Job Posting End Date

07-03-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.

Electrical Engineering degree/experience strongly preferred

Engineer Associate - Grade 5: ($61,647.00 - $77,057) This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*

Acceptable alternative is:

Engineer - Grade 6:

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Has typically acquired 2 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET. Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Acceptable alternative is:

Engineer - Grade 7: ( $85,081 - $106,354 )

Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET* . Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternative is:

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program.* Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Senior - Grade 8:

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Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET* Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico* is encouraged and preferred.

Acceptable alternative is:

A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Engineer Principal - Grade 9:

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Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET.

Acceptable alternative is:

A Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

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SP20-005

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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