Engineer, Transmission Line

East Kentucky Power Cooperative is seeking a Senior Engineer for Transmission Line in Winchester, KY. The role involves providing expert engineering services, managing assignments safely and efficiently, developing work plans, and mentoring staff. Candidates of all experience levels are considered. Responsibilities include analyzing data, preparing specifications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires strong technical expertise and knowledge of industry standards.
No Expiration Date

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Key Role

sWe will consider candidates of all levels; however, we are posting Senior, which is the highest level requirement.

To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate setting

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Key Responsibilit

iesAll Specialt
• iesDevelops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, e
• tc.Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the proje
• ct.Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action requir
• ed.Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progre
• ss.Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utiliti
• es.Successfully manages complex assignments on routine bas
• is.Trains and develops less experienced enginee
• rs.Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assign
• ed.Manages multiples assignments and mentors other sta
• ff.Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisio
• ns.Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, database
• s).Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedule
• s).Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RU
• S).Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignmen
• ts.Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and process
• es.Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperativ
• es.Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective experti
• se.Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standar
• ds.Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the indust
• ry.Performs all work in a safe and timely mann

er.
Transmission L
• inesDesigns using line performance, safety code, and RUS data. Reviews designs from other engin
• eersPrepares material specifications for ordering all structures, conductor, and associated hardware for the project. Checks work by other engine
• ers.Maintains awareness of all relevant RUS procedures, specifications, NEMA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, etc., and applicable standa
• rds.Prepares construction specifications and contracts, and provides assistance to other engine
• ers.Leads team in the siting process for transmission li
• nes.Designs new or special types of transmission and substation structures and foundations. Prepares one line and phasing diagrams for transmission line projects and help determine proper phasing for interconnecting transmission lines and substations. Designs fiber optics for transmission lines when applicable. Reviews designs from other engine
• ers.Prepares stringing charts for field use in construction. Checks work by other engine
• ers.Performs studies for Corona effects, grounding and lightning, and audible noise effects for transmission lines. Checks work by other engine
• ers.Performs project management duties on small and larger projects; manages multiple projects simultaneously. Assists other engineers with their proje
• cts.Develops solutions to problem statements and creates the presentation for the solution. Provides technical assistance to other engineers on their problem stateme
• nts.Performs other duties as assig

ned.
Key Require

mentsEducation and Certifications / Lice
• nses:Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program requ
• ired.Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky prefe

rred.
Exper
• ience:Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience req

uired.
Skills and Abi

lities:All Spec
• ialtiesThorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business
• plans.Proven ability to negotiate and resolve co
• nflict.Ability to lead and provide work direction to
• others.Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative bu
• siness.Ability to present technical information to wide range of aud
• iences.Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presenta
• tions).Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Coope
• rative.Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and acti
• vities.Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible sol
• utions.Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work acti
• vities.Excellent data analysis and problem solving abi
• lities.Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications re

quired.
Tran
• smissionWorking knowledge in line construction inspection, technical specifications, and contract development/administration preferred. Land surveying, aerial surveying, and GPS experience pr
• eferred.Strong analytical and computer skills including proficiency with line design software (PLS CADD) r
• equired.Must have a working knowledge of surveying techniques (lidar, photogrammetric mappin
• g, etc.)Must have an understanding of maps, plans, property surveys, and electrical
• layouts.Thorough understanding of EKPC¿s system along with the member

systems.
Com
• petenciesTechnical/Professional Knowledge a
• nd SkillsContributing to Tea
• m SuccessDecisi
• on MakingGaining C
• ommitmentCusto
• mer FocusAda

ptability
Working

Condit
• ionsOfficeThis is primarily an inside position with usual office c
• onditions.Must maintain a valid driver'
• s license.Travel in and outside the system; travel may be
• overnight.Work outside normal hours may be
• required.Must wear personal protective equipment as a

ppropriate