MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 1-2 Years experience in the electric utility field.
• Electrical Engineering with power emphasis preferred.
• Must be ambitious, enthusiastic, a self-starter, an innovator, well organized and be able to work well under pressure of multiple deadlines and assignments, exceptional time management, strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision-making, team player and leadership qualities essential.
• The successful applicant must demonstrate in oral interview, exceptional leadership qualities, ability to perform projects and assignments in a timely fashion without supervision, and ability to motivate exceptional employee performance
• Requires a Valid Driver’s License (subject to motor vehicle record review)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Direct data collection, field information, and database input for station load reports, interpret data to monitor continuous capability of equipment, voltage levels, power factor, etc.
• Prepare load flow studies and circuit modeling for transmission and distribution circuits.
• Make recommendations for improvements
• Approves the technical content of work orders for construction or reconstruction of applicable facilities
• Review all designs, plans, and specifications for electrical facilities to assure RUS compliance, integrity of system protection and stability and consistency in design
• Prepare sectionalizing coordination studies on each distribution circuit and transmission line and specifies improvements based upon emergency conditions and the outage report database
• Responsible for the electrical facilities maintenance program to include distribution and transmission equipment and lines and forecasts maintenance schedules, assist in scheduling and tracks progress
• Design substation facilities as needed to accommodate growth requirements on the reservation.
• Standardize substation design
• Provides code and regulations interrelations for the Authority’s management and employees
• Establishes standards for the overall design of electrical facilities including transmission, distribution, and substations and the modification or upgrading of such facilities
• Assist in the preparation and forecasting of capital and operations budgets
• Utilizes planning, load forecasting, econometric and end use modeling to predict needed improvements in system operations and service reliability
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested