Director, Substation Engineering and Projects Johnson City, TX, US, 78636 PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636 Position Summary This position is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the Substation Engineering & Projects department, including the design and construction of complex electrical power systems in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct engineering analysis for the design of substations; ensuring quality of design, material specifications and standards, and construction specifications and standards · Prepare technical specifications and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration
Develop budget for capital improvement projects
Communicate project scope, details, and budget parameters to District Operations, System Maintenance, and SCADA
Coordinate compliance with standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of transmission lines and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements
Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks and analysis
Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss substation system projects
Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and project management activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
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Oversee project production efforts to ensure that they are completed satisfactorily, on time and on budget
Manage the design and monitor the construction of large substation projects to ensure compliance with the engineering design
Represent the Cooperative in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) process
Prepare engineering drawings, maps and construction specifications
Coordinate with Cooperative management, consultants, members, developers and government entities on all assigned projects
Provide guidance and mentoring to other department engineers
Provide efficient and effective responses as an engineering resource to other departments
Serve as a department and project leader
Supervise the work of staff, consultants, or contractors to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
Develop and review operating procedures
Develop and manage department budget
Establish work priorities and activities
Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action
Establish metrics and prepare monthly report
Coordinate activities with other departments
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of power system analysis, including the use of load flow programs, such as PSS/E
Knowledge of power system transmission materials, such as structures, foundations, insulators, anchor bolts, etc.
Skilled in CCN and RTP processes
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to lead and direct a work team
Ability to read and understand transmission construction design drawings
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
. Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Master’s Degree preferred
Fifteen years of directly related work experience , including five years of supervisory experience
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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