EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington.  Our cooperative has a vital mission:  to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties.  We are leaders in environmental stewardship and we are committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky. 

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people.  We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state.  There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees.  Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%.  Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. 

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Key Roles

To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate settings.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer I

• Under direct supervision, develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
• Under direct supervision, develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action.  Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
• Assists with status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
• Assists with preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
• Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
• Gains awareness of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS, etc.).
• Gains technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and remains current on the industry.
• Works with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
• Under guidance, provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
• Assists with the creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
• Develops working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
• Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.
• Under direction, assists with operational planning (current day to 12 months) studies required to support maintenance or expansion scheduling transmission projects.
• Under direction, assists identifying transmission system operating limits for first contingency and other abnormal system conditions; and under direction, assist developing operating procedures to ensure reliable operations under abnormal conditions.
• Under direction, assists coordinating scheduled outages and other work related to maintenance or expansion that impacts EKPC System Operations.
• Under direction, helps identify near-term transmission congestion scenarios due to limiting transmission facilities and helps coordinate efforts to have those facilities upgraded or replaced.
• Under direction, assists with maintaining state estimator and real-time contingency analysis models.
• Under direction, coordinates with PJM in daily activities and support of their operational models for real-time and next day analysis.
• Under direction, coordinates with external utilities (including transmission utilities and member cooperatives) in daily operations and support of system maintenance and repair.
• Under direction, assists with maintaining and communicating EKPC¿s facility ratings in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Under direction, assists with databases and computer processes required for incorporating real-time ambient adjusted facility ratings in the energy management system.
• Obtains working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and assist in developing processes and procedures to support compliance.
• Under direction, assists Subject Matter Expert on related NERC Reliability Standards, including PJM assigned/delegated tasks outlined in the PJM TO/TOP Matrix.
• Obtains working knowledge of operating EKPC transmission system within PJM RTO and in accordance with rules and procedures in PJM Manuals.
• Assists maintaining system operations logging software (i.e. SunNet iTOA).
• Under direction, assists developing and maintaining operator training simulator.
• Assists reporting on system operations related metrics (e.g. SAIDI, CAIDI, TADS, NATF, etc.).
• Adheres to FERC Code of Conduct and other confidentiality agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Engineer II

• Under limited supervision, develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
• Under limited supervision, develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action.  Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
• Collaborates on the preparation of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
• Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
• May provide work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
• Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
• Manages multiples assignments with minimal assistance.
• Completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
• Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
• Aware of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
• Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
• Gains understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
• Under limited guidance, provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
• Assists with the creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
• Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides operational planning (current day to 12 months) studies required to support maintenance or expansion in scheduling transmission projects.
• Identifies transmission system operating limits for first contingency and other abnormal system conditions; develops operating procedures to ensure reliable operations under these conditions.
• Supports coordinating scheduled outages and other work related to maintenance or expansion that impacts EKPC system operations.
• Helps identify near-term transmission congestion scenarios due to limiting transmission facilities and helps coordinate efforts to have those facilities upgraded or replaced.
• Provides 24/7 support to System Operator on actions to mitigate real-time reliability issues.
• Assists with maintaining state estimator and real-time contingency analysis models.
• Coordinates with PJM in daily activities and support of their operational models for real-time and next day analysis.
• Coordinates with external utilities (including transmission utilities and member cooperatives) in daily operations and support of system maintenance and repair.
• Maintains and communicates EKPC's facility ratings in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining databases and computer processes required for incorporating real-time ambient adjusted facility ratings in the energy management system.
• Maintains working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and NATF Principles of Excellence and assists in developing processes and procedures to support compliance.
• Assists Subject Matter Expert on related NERC Reliability Standards, including PJM assigned/delegated tasks outlined in the PJM TO/TOP Matrix; participates in data requests, updates required documents, and provides audit testimony as required.
• Maintains working knowledge of operating EKPC transmission system within PJM RTO and in accordance with rules and procedures in PJM manuals.
• Maintains awareness of new laws, regulations, and mandates from FERC, NERC, SERC, PJM, RUS, KY PSC and other applicable regulatory entities that impact system operations and assists in developing processes or procedures to support compliance.
• Assists in maintaining system operations logging software (i.e. SunNet iTOA).
• Assists in developing and maintaining operator training simulator.
• Assists in developing and reporting on system operations related metrics (e.g. SAIDI, CAIDI, TADS, NATF, etc.).
• Participates in NATF, SERC, PJM, and other industry groups related to system operations engineering responsibilities.
• Helps develop system operations goals and helps develop work plans to achieve these goals.
• Adheres to FERC Code of Conduct and other confidentiality agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Engineer III

• Develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
• Develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action.  Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
• Develops work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
• Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
• Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities.
• Successfully completes increasingly complex assignments.
• Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
• Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
• Manages multiples assignments and assists other staff.
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
• Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
• Completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules). Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
• Aware of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
• Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
• Gains understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
• Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
• Contributes to creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
• Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides operational planning (current day to 12 months) studies required to support maintenance or expansion in scheduling transmission projects.
• Identifies transmission system operating limits for first contingency and other abnormal system conditions; develops operating procedures to ensure reliable operations under these conditions.
• Supports coordinating scheduled outages and other work related to maintenance or expansion that impacts EKPC system operations.
• Identifies near-term transmission congestion scenarios due to limiting transmission facilities and coordinates efforts to have those facilities upgraded or replaced.
• Provides 24/7 support to System Operator on actions to mitigate real-time reliability issues.
• Develops, implements, and maintains state estimator and real-time contingency analysis models; develops processes to validate models and increase efficiency in maintaining the models.
• Coordinates with PJM in daily activities and support of their operational models for real-time and next day analysis.
• Coordinates with external utilities (including transmission utilities and member cooperatives) in daily operations and support of system maintenance and repair.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates EKPC's facility ratings in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the databases and computer processes required for incorporating real-time ambient adjusted facility ratings in the energy management system.
• Maintains expert knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and NATF Principles of Excellence and develops processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on related NERC Reliability Standards, including PJM assigned/delegated tasks outlined in the PJM TO/TOP Matrix; participates in data requests, updates required documents, and provides audit testimony as required.
• Maintain expert knowledge of operating EKPC transmission system within PJM RTO and in accordance with rules and procedures in PJM manuals.
• Maintain awareness of new laws, regulations, and mandates from FERC, NERC, SERC, PJM, RUS, KY PSC and other applicable regulatory entities that impact system operations and develops processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Develops, implements, and maintains system operations logging software (e.g. SunNet iTOA).
• Develops, implements, and maintains operator training simulator and supports Trainer in use of simulator.
• Develops and reports on system operations related metrics (e.g. SAIDI, CAIDI, TADS, NATF, etc.).
• Participates in NATF, SERC, PJM, and other industry groups related to system operations engineering responsibilities as EKPC's Subject Matter Expert.
• Helps develop system operations goals and helps develop work plans to achieve these goals.
• Adheres to FERC Code of Conduct and other confidentiality agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Engineer

• Develops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
• Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action.  Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
• Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
• Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
• Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities.
• Successfully manages complex assignments on routine basis.
• Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
• Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
• Manages multiples assignments and mentors other staff.
• Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
• Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
• Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
• Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
• Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
• Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
• Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
• Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standards.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
• Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides operational planning (current day to 12 months) studies required to support maintenance or expansion in scheduling transmission projects.
• Identifies transmission system operating limits for first contingency and other abnormal system conditions; develops operating procedures to ensure reliable operations under these conditions.
• Supports coordinating scheduled outages and other work related to maintenance or expansion that impacts EKPC System Operations.
• Identifies near-term transmission congestion scenarios due to limiting transmission facilities and coordinate efforts to have those facilities upgraded or replaced.
• Provides 24/7 support to System Operator on actions to mitigate real-time reliability issues.
• Develops, implements, and maintains state estimator and real-time contingency analysis models; develops processes to validate the models and increase efficiency in maintaining the models.
• Coordinates with PJM in daily activities and support of their operational models for real-time and next day analysis.
• Coordinates with external utilities (including transmission utilities and member cooperatives) in daily operations and support of system maintenance and repair.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates EKPC's facility ratings in accordance to NERC Reliability Standards.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the databases and computer processes required for incorporating real-time ambient adjusted facility ratings in the energy management system.
• Maintains expert knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and NATF Principles of Excellence and develops processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert on related NERC Reliability Standards, including PJM assigned/delegated tasks outlined in the PJM TO/TOP Matrix. Leads completing data requests, updating required documents, and providing audit testimony as required.
• Maintains expert knowledge of operating EKPC transmission system within PJM RTO and in accordance with rules and procedures in PJM manuals.
• Maintains awareness of new laws, regulations and mandates from FERC, NERC, SERC, PJM, RUS, KY PSC, and other applicable regulatory entities that impact system operations and develops processes and procedures to ensure compliance
• Develops, implements, and maintains system operations logging software (i.e. SunNet iTOA).
• Develops, implements, and maintains operator training simulator and supports Trainer in use of simulator.
• Develops and reports on system operations related metrics (e.g. SAIDI, CAIDI, TADS, NATF, etc.).
• Participates in NATF, SERC, PJM, and other industry groups related to system operations engineering responsibilities as EKPC's Subject Matter Expert
• Helps develop system operations goals, develops work plans, and coordinates system operations engineering group to achieve these goals.
• Adheres to FERC Code of Conduct and other confidentiality agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Engineer I

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.  

Experience:

• No experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Developing written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
• Must develop good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
• Must have the ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
• Must have the ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Must have the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities, with direction.
• Must have good data analysis and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
• Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Engineer II

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.  

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Gains understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
• Must have the ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
• Must have the ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Must have the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities, with limited direction.
• Must have good data analysis and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
• Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Engineer III

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.  

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
• Demonstrates understanding of negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to lead or provide work direction to others.
• Gains understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
• Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
• Demonstrates ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
• Demonstrates ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
• Demonstrates sound data analysis and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
• Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Senior Engineer

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. 
• Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred. 

Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
• Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Ability to lead and provide work direction to others.
• Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
• Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
• Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
• Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
• Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
• Excellent data analysis and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Gaining Commitment
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

Working Conditions

• This is primarily an inside position with usual office conditions.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Travel in and outside the system; travel may be overnight.
• Work outside normal hours may be required.

About East Kentucky Power Cooperative

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky. As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built. EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of b...ase wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

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