General Summary:                                                                                                            

Provides methodologies and techniques in planning and design of the Cooperative’s electrical system; ensuring that power is provided in a safe, efficient and economical manner, and performing all engineering related functions as required.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Works with and provides technical knowledge to staking technicians and consumers. (30%)

2. Provides technical knowledge and field oversight with system mapping (30%)

3. Participates and assists System Engineer in substation and transmission line projects. (20%)

4. Provides technical knowledge and field troubleshooting skills to metering technicians. (10%)

5. Monitors system parameters and substation analysis reports.(5%)*

6. Performs necessary tasks as assigned by management. (5%)*

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and usually equal 5% or less of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:                                                             

1. Knowledge of engineering practices and principles.
2. Knowledge of outside plant technologies.
3. Knowledge of personal computers and various software packages.
4. Knowledge of SCADA.
5. Skill in identifying problems, alternatives and solutions.
6. Skill in planning and organizing.
7. Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Ability to effectively function as a team player.
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:                                                                                                  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited College or University with a Power emphasis. Previous training in design and maintenance of utility substation and power lines preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:

This factor measures the surroundings or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable.  Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc. 

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to the continuous exposure to one or more of the elements listed above.  Exposed to one element continuously or several elements occasionally, but usually not at the same time.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.                         

About Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative

Deep East Texas Electric Coooperative’s service area extends into parts of 8 counties in East Texas: San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Newton, Panola, Jasper, Sabine, and Rusk Counties.

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