JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IILOCATION: HAMPDEN/HYBRID WORK MODEL REPORTS TO: MANAGER, ENGINEERING & ASSET MANAGEMENT POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT, FULL TIME Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.
Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine, while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and innovation, for over 100 years.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEWUnder the general direction of the Manager, Asset Management, this position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of focus areas. including transmission and distribution protection analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and commissioning.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus.
- Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects.
- Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the associated data and results.
- Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed.
- Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific focus area of Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to develop solutions per system needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other departments.
- Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power Utility.
REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Education: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
Experience:
- Engineer I - Zero to four years of T&D or Electrical Engineering required.
- Engineer II - Five years of T&D or Electrical Engineering required.
- Engineer III- Ten years of T&D or Electrical Engineering required.
Related field experience in focus area will be considered toward experience requirement.
- Experience with PC based software including excel spreadsheets preferred.
- Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.
- Maine driver's license required.
PERSONAL QUALITIES: - Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with ambiguity, among multiple projects and competing priorities
NOTES:- Position requires sitting, standing, driving, and walking on uneven terrain.
- Routine work outside required.
- Position requires concentration and strong organizational skills
- Usual work hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours are required.
- Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.
RATE OF PAY: Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:- This job description is subject to change at any time.
- Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings.
- Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted 8/4/26
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