Job Position DescriptionJob Title: Systems EngineerReports to: Assistant Director of Engineering and Director of EngineeringDivision: EngineeringJob Grade: 54 Revision Date: 5/30/2024Reviewed By: Work Location: 230 Ash St OfficeUnion: Y☒ N☐ IBEW Local 103FLSA: Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt ☐
This Position Description presents illustrative work activities usually encountered by personnel filling this position. It is not meant to list all possible work activities in all possible work conditions. It is also not meant to define specific limits on work activities that may be performed by any person holding this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. Position descriptions may occasionally be changed to allow the RMLD to better meet the needs of the customers, reflect applicable laws and regulations, or otherwise implement Commission policies. All non-bargaining unit RMLD workers are “employees at will.”
Job Summary
Under direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Engineering, provide electrical distribution engineering services to the RMLD. Employees in this classification apply knowledge of electrical engineering to problems and projects requiring familiarity with methods and materials of electric programs. Performs complex power system analysis such as protective coordination, fault studies, load service reliability, load forecasts, power quality, voltage stability and system expansion studies. Must qualify as a Level 1 Control Authority and be capable of on-call rotation with other Control Authorities. This role involves field work and may include directing line workers and grid-asset workers as requested by Operations leadership or during outage restoration or system emergencies.
Illustrative Work Activities:
Essential work activities, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university; specialization in power systems preferred; Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated electrical engineering distribution design planning, including demonstrated ability to perform load flow, protection and coordination, short circuit, voltage analysis, life cycle analysis, system loss calculation, pole loading, guy tensioning, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. 5 years of demonstrated switching and tagging of a system equivalent in complexity. 5 years of demonstrated experience in qualified project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of theory and practices of electrical engineering related to the areas of assignment as obtained from accredited college or university. Knowledge of NESC, OSHA and related O/H and U/G distribution construction and safety standards, codes and regulations. Knowledge of approved engineering construction and design codes and laws. Knowledge of system modeling, system protection and coordination, utilizing Milsoft Engineering Software. Knowledge of GIS and applicable software packages. Knowledge of SCADA automation and related integrated distribution software management systems. Knowledge of formal Red Tag Switchman/Tagman procedures. Knowledge of hazardous waste prevention spill prevention regulations. Knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and project management. Knowledge of emergency response, switching and tagging, as a qualified Control Authority or similar. Knowledge of FERC utility accounting. Knowledge of municipal purchasing and bidding laws. Ability to perform more complex engineering calculations and to analyze engineering problems. Knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques (i.e. trigonometry, calculus and coordinated geometry).
Judgment and Initiative:
Under direction, perform duties in accordance with established policies, codes, laws and professional standards; unusual policy questions involving interpretation or clarification usually reviewed with supervisor. Initiative in ensuring continued process improvements in areas of job description duties to demonstrate better accuracy, productivity, safety and customer service, is expected. Strong understanding of utility best practices for electric distribution systems enables predictive and preventative initiatives. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrates capability for accepting responsibility for the activities of major multi-divisional function areas as a Control Authority which entails overall responsibility for system operation, manpower, prioritization, state/local authority communication, safety, mutual aid, etc. Demonstrated experience and capability in establishing own work plans and priorities, using standard engineering practices, to assure timely completion of assigned work.
Physical Demands:
Capable of performing job functions under occasionally adverse weather and working conditions for extended periods of time. Moderate physical effort may be required on an intermittent basis.
Manual Skills:
Ability to utilize hand tools and test equipment such as high voltage test equipment, grounding equipment and other related apparatus.
Supervisory:
Supervises engineering staff and field personnel as required when performing Control Authority duties. Maintains his/her Career Development plans and for engineering staff supervised.
License and Certifications:
Valid Driver’s license or equivalent. Professional Engineer License preferred. Ability to obtain a MA Construction Supervisor’s License.
Other/Special Requirements:
Must qualify as a Level 1 Control Authority.
Demonstrates ability to communicate ideas and directions to employees, customers, vendors and peers, in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrates ability to be a team player. Demonstrates a positive attitude.
Hiring range is $113,185 to $150,820.
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