Job Details

• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and its use in the design of electric power transmission and distribution substations.
• Employee will assist in the design, development, and implementation of a substation. Intermediate knowledge of substation layouts, grading plans, soil boring and ground resistivity testing, and spill prevention and containment plans.
• Demonstrate intermediate technical knowledge of substation components such as transformers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, capacitor banks, wave traps, reactors, and buss work.
• Intermediate knowledge of NESC and NEC code, IEEE and ANSI standards is required. Intermediate knowledge of Rural Utilities Service (RUS) substation design guidelines and bulletins, particularly physical clearance requirements. Must become knowledgeable of RUS construction contract and material contract procedures.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Keep current with changing industry trends and technology. Capable of working with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to interact with all KAMO employees, member systems and other utilities as well as strong communication skills and technical writing skills. Must have strong organizational skills.

Abilities

• Must be organized and a self-starter. Requires ability to solve complex problems requiring a great deal of originality, independent thinking, strong analytical/problem solving skills, critical and logical thinking.
• Must be committed to productivity with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to generate useable, complete and accurate designs, drawings, specifications, and construction and material contracts in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize time/workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to adapt to changing business circumstances and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships, establish credibility and trust, cooperate and communicate with other employees within and outside of the department including project managers, other engineers, outside vendors and contractors during construction and planning of projects.

Experience & Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) accredited school is required. Requires four (4) to seven (7) years of experience.

Advancement to the next grade level is not automatic and is determined by several factors, one of which is a successful evaluation by the department manager and the demonstrated ability to perform the functions as outlined.