System Engineer

Apply online: www.sawnee.coop/careers. If you require a paper application or an alternate format, please contact us at 770-887-2363 extension 7568.

Applicants must complete an application prior to 5 PM, December 27, 2024.

Sawnee EMC is seeking an Electrical Distribution System Engineer. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or similar engineering discipline. Preferred experience in design, modeling and maintenance of distribution power systems. Must have strong computer, mathematical and communication skills.

PURPOSE

1. Assisting in process analysis to improve operations and increase efficiency.
2. Monitoring construction progress of work plan and related projects and ensuring timely completion.
3. Evaluating and implementing new technologies in the metering, apparatus, construction, and other sections of the Engineering Department.
4. Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased member and public understanding for support SEMC.

DEMANDS

1. Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical, civil engineering or similar engineering discipline or a related field of study from an accredited university or equivalent experience as solely determined by the Corporation.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Preferred minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience in electrical engineering.
2. Preferred prior experience with a distribution power system, to include a working understanding of system studies, research studies, computer modeling applications, and sectionalizing is highly preferred.
3. Preferred experience in design, modeling, and maintenance of distribution power systems, with an emphasis on system modeling and reliability preferred.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with customers, the general public and regulatory agencies.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling successful communication of plans, programs and procedures through face-to-face and telephone discussions, and written correspondence.
6. Must have advanced computer skills with Microsoft Windows based software packages (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, databases), Internet, E-mail and NISC software platforms.
7. A valid Georgia driver’s license.
8. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality record.
9. Flexibility for irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends as necessitated by circumstances.
10. This position requires that this individual report in time of natural disaster and weather-related emergencies and recognize that the Corporation (SEMC) is an electric utility.
11. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Initiates, coordinates, and conducts miscellaneous projects to improve efficiencies within the Engineering Department and other departments as necessary.
2. Monitors system and circuit loading and initiates switching and load shift operations, as necessary.
3. Serves as a liaison with the Engineering Department on various system applications, providing field as well as technical expertise.
4. Analyzes system outage records to determine corrective action needed for the continuation of the desired standards of electric service.
5. Maintains current knowledge on engineering practices and procedures in the distribution of electric power.
6. Applies knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and practices to enhance the reliability of the Cooperative’s distribution system.
7. Recognizes distribution reliability issues, maintenance issues, or hazards and takes initiative to have them addressed.
8. Requires the reliable and accurate performance of duties, to include the exercise of independent judgment and decision-making, without direct supervision.
9. Assists Engineering Department personnel regarding various technical questions and design practices.
10. Prepares reports, analyses, and other studies using software packages such as Microsoft Office and others as required.
11. Assists customers with questions relating to current projects or requests that may be in progress throughout the company.
12. Work with other sections, departments, and personnel of the Cooperative to insure the expedient and proper handling of both internal and member oriented projects and requests.
13. Position requires the ability to work under frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, and frequent interruptions, along with assisting members as needed.
14. Continuously demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased employee, customer, and public understanding for support of the Cooperative.
15. Participates in activities of related professional organizations to update knowledge of industry developments. Independently and by way of corporate sponsorship, continuously improves skills and abilities through participation with outside educational institutions and industry training programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Inside-office and out-of-door conditions.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions.
3. The position includes general office conditions with frequent external meetings with employees and the public. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
4. Sedentary physical requirements regularly required to sit, speak, and hear, use hands to key, grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Duties are performed with extended periods of time spent working with a computer and reading small-print materials.
5. Physical requirements of standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling within the light strength level, occasionally extending into the medium strength level.
6. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
7. Position requires operation of a motor vehicle.
8. The employee is frequently required to lift twenty (20) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
9. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
10. The position requires the ability to work under frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, and frequent interruptions, along with assisting staff as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to perform the essential functions.   
 

Sawnee EMC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.