SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The System Engineer is responsible for the daily, short-term, and long-term operations and functioning of the electric distribution system including planning, maintenance, inspection, installation, and design.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Makes long and short range plans to meet the City’s electrical needs
2. Monitors and makes adjustments in distribution loads
3. Ensures proper maintenance of distribution system
4. Monitors substations and distribution feeders. Monitors loads at substations and on distribution feeders to maintain balanced load make changes as necessary.
5. Works closely with consulting engineers on specific projects and in design studies.
6. Design work necessary for new installations including but not limited to new subdivisions, commercial and industrial applications and system designs.
7. Plans and coordinates changes in distribution system protective equipment. Determines sizing of transformer banks, capacitor installations, protective fusing and distribution wire size and locations.
8. Monitor metering systems and make changes as necessary.
9. Investigates and resolves
10. Plans, stakes and coordinates system improvement changes.
11. Update and maintain SCADA and mapping system.
12. Assist operations personnel on daily basis and as needed in emergency
13. Participates in and plans safety meeting and training programs. Ensures compliance with safety rules and methods.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable field from an accredited university.
2. Full-time or part-time experience in an electric utility, preferred.
3. Ability to obtain Alabama Professional Engineering license.
4. Must have a valid Alabama Driver's License and a clean driving record.
5. Subsequent to job offer, applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
6. Subsequent to job offer, applicant is subject to satisfactory background check and MVR.