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Primary Purpose
Subject matter expert for switch gear equipment. Normally designated as a lead engineer. As such, provides work direction to subordinate engineers and/or acts as a project leader over the more complex or major engineering projects and/or studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Subject matter expert for switch gear equipment including Equipment Failures (EFR) and supporting the Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR)
Provide leadership/direction for major or complex engineering and construction projects and/or studies; may serve as cognizant discipline engineer.
Conduct complex engineering studies which require advanced knowledge within the assigned discipline.
Provide coordination, monitor progress, interpret results and ensure timely completion of assignments.
Identify actual or potential problem areas and develop corrective actions to be taken.
Provide leadership, technical advice, training and guidance to lower level engineers as well as clerical, technical and operating personnel; may participate in the selection, hiring and promotion of subordinate personnel.
Recommend new and improved practices and procedures related to their assigned area.
Keep informed of technical developments, industry codes and safety and/or regulatory requirements which have impact upon the respective engineering discipline.
Regularly attends Operations safety meetings
May be required to testify at regulatory meetings.
Represent the Company/industry as a member of outside engineering/standards organizations.
Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) certification in addition to five (5) years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
5+ A minimum of five years of engineering experience is required.
Must be thoroughly knowledgeable in more advanced engineering concepts.
Uses a high degree of ingenuity, analytical ability and judgment in identifying problems and impacts of complex engineering studies.
Registration as a professional engineer is required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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