Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering position in lieu of degree
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• MS Office Programs; MS Dynamics
• AutoCad

Working conditions:

• General office and sedentary.  
• May frequently be required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  
• Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
• Manual dexterity, ability to life up to 25 pounds, ability to reach, bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
• May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

Typical duties include:

• Develops and analyzes software models of distribution systems.
• Sets criteria for use by in-house and contract engineers in the development of distribution studies.
• Troubleshoots unexpected substation and distribution feeder operations.
• Coordinates studies, changes, and mis-operations with Cooperatives.
• Coordinates recloser, capacitor bank and regulator settings with Cooperatives.
• Monitors, evaluates, and approves distribution line construction inspections.
• Approves expenditures related to distribution system engineering.
• Engineers and designs distribution feeder control logic and settings.
• Directs, trains, coordinates, and supports engineering assistants assigned to distribution projects.
• Develops and maintains database of distribution relay and control settings.
• Monitors and assesses distribution feeder operations.
• Coordinates with Cooperatives to develop long-range studies and plans.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.