To apply standard engineering practices and techniques in oversight of all phases of planning, design, staking, construction, operation and maintenance of the Cooperative’s transmission and distribution system and substation facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate the maintenance, testing, and inspection activities associated with existing substations.
• Coordinate and oversee the preventative maintenance program for breakers, reclosers, regulators, transformers, and other apparatus.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of power quality complaints including technical support and troubleshooting for line personnel on voltage and transformer bank issues.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance of all aspects of the SCADA system, including the SCADA database, the SCADA server, and the SCADA graphical user’s interface.
• Coordinate the installation, programming, operations, and maintenance of electronic controls, communications equipment, and SCADA and load management system software.
• Oversee drafting of switching procedures for substation maintenance including backfeeding of distribution voltage regulators and capacitor banks.
• Oversee the installation and switching of mobile power transformer and mobile substations including tap settings and phasing.
• Coordinate the installation, testing, and maintenance of distribution automation and associated communications systems.
• Coordinate the testing and maintenance of residential and commercial meters and related equipment.
• Assist with specification of substation equipment, breakers, capacitors, reclosers, regulators, transformers, meters, AMI equipment, SCADA equipment, and other related equipment as required. 
• Provide technical support for the preparation of engineering studies that improve the operation and reliability of the Cooperative’s electric distribution system.  These studies include long range and construction work plans, environmental reports, power factor correction, sectionalizing, load balancing, line loss, and reliability studies; spill prevention plans; and small generator interconnects.
• Assist Manager of Engineering with design and construction activities for small generator interconnection projects and oversees testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge related to Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) construction standards and specifications.
• Participate in on-duty rotation as Duty Supervisor.
• Perform in emergency situations, as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university preferred and a minimum 5 years of equivalent experience in the power utility industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 Must have working knowledge of all distribution, substation, and transmission specifications and standards; effective working knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) uniform system of accounts and specifications; National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and all cooperative policies and procedures and service rules, regulations, and rates. Must have ability to meet and deal with the public in a highly creditable manner.  Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Required to pass pre-employment drug screening.  Must work in all types of weather conditions when necessary and wear protective equipment as required.  Must be willing to work long hours with little or no advance notice.

Working Conditions

• Indoor office work environment in addition to outdoor work required.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions; heat, cold, high winds, or storm conditions.
• Travel and overnight stay(s) will be required for meetings and/or training.
• Subject to irregular hours.

About Northern Neck Electric Cooperative

Northern Neck Electric Cooperative (NNEC) is located in Warsaw, Virginia on the Northern Neck peninsula. NNEC is member-owned and serves the Virginia counties of Lancaster, Richmond, Westmoreland, Northumberland, King George, and a small portion of Stafford with over 20,000 meters and over 2,100 miles of line. NNEC has a staff of 58 employees that handle the distribution of electricity to homes and businesses. Homes and farms comprise the majority of members for NNEC with less than 5% industrial load. NNEC is a short drive from most of the big Mid-Atlantic cities including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Washington, DC. The Northern Neck peninsula is surrounded by the Potomac River, Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay and offers stunning scenery and historical landmarks.

Connections working at Northern Neck Electric Cooperative