Responsibilities and Authorities:
Assists the Engineering Manager and other engineering personnel in the
following:
A. System Planning
Produces Long Range Engineering Plans and Construction Work Plans, by
consulting with the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), consulting engineers, the
Engineering Manager, Engineering and Operations personnel, and the General
Manager, and acquires RUS approval of these plans as required.
Performs and reviews studies and prepares plans relating to sectionalizing,
overcurrent protection, device coordination, overvoltage protection, voltage
improvement, power factor correction, load balancing, and system reliability.
Routinely analyzes the electrical transmission and distribution systems by
utilizing engineering planning and analysis software to identify system
problems
and abnormalities.
Prepares or directs the preparation of system data used for system analysis
studies.
B. System Design
Develops specifications, assists in evaluating quotes, and makes
recommendations regarding the purchase of power transformers, distribution
transformers, voltage regulators, overcurrent protection equipment, substation
materials and equipment, and other equipment or materials to be used on the
electrical system.
Designs power systems to serve subdivisions and large commercial and
industrial customers to ensure that they are electrically and economically
well
designed and are in accordance with good engineering practices and RUS
specifications.
Reviews information gathered from monthly substation readings, the SCADA
system, engineering and operations personnel, and consumers to identify
problem areas on the electrical distribution system; makes recommendations to
eliminate problems and improve reliability.
Works with engineering personnel, sales engineers and manufacturer s
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representatives to prepare specifications, resolve problems, and
investigate new
product developments and technologies as they relate to the Association s
electrical and automation systems.
C. System Operation and Maintenance
Maintains records of system equipment such as capacitors, voltage
regulators
and overcurrent protection devices.
Maintains files on substations and other important facilities.
Reviews and analyzes the Association s rates.
Reviews and analyzes monthly power bills from the Association s power
supplier.
Consults with Engineering and Operations personnel to plan and implement
alternate feed arrangements and switching operations to allow for voltage
conversion, construction, planned maintenance, and power restoration.
Maintains the Geographic Information System map and distribution system
model (including the staking design system) and trains personnel in using this
system.
Assists SCADA Technicians in maintaining the SCADA system and ensuring
that equipment specified for line and substation construction projects will be
compatible with the system. Trains Operations personnel in operating the
system.
Working independently or in conjunction with outside consultants, performs
routine and emergency testing of major system components such as power
transformers, relays, and circuit breakers. Uses test results to diagnose and
mitigate problems with these components.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WAGE: The monthly rate for this position is $20/hour based on qualifications,
operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The amount may
vary
above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay
Transparency Rule 4.1.2.
DAYS/HRS.: Part Time Seasonal May 27 to Aug 7 - 14
Monday Thursday, 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in an
engineering field
is required. Seeking a degree in Electrical Engineering is desired.
Job Knowledge: Should have basic understanding of electrical circuit analysis,
trigonometry, and calculus. Should be able to obtain a working knowledge of
GIS, CAD,
and analysis software.
LOCATION: Holyoke
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