Principal Engineer

The Principal Engineer is an established subject matter expert in utility engineering and provides technical oversight and leadership for the Engineering Department, using broad expertise and extensive experience.

Requirements

• Implements processes and devices to comply with ERCOT emergency protocols
• Provides testimonial support as needed by the organization on technical and regulatory matters
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of NESC, NFPA, RUS, ANSI, IEEE, and OSHA regulations and ensures compliance in all projects
• Develops engineering standards through research of regulations, laws, and industry codes and is responsible for implementation within the organization
• Leads complex engineering projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversees contingency solutions, including preparation of power system grid modeling
• Provides technical guidance for power quality investigations
• Performs forensic studies on failed equipment and executes corrective solutions without supervision
• Performs loading, voltage, and motor analysis of potential future large or sensitive loads
• Recommends permanent mainline changes of feed
• Assists in training new engineering department personnel
• Identifies electrical facilities to be placed into the system
• Oversees preparation of five-year Construction Work Plan
• Provides technical guidance for various system studies
• Advises senior management on long-term engineering strategies and goals
• Oversees preparation of 10-year load forecast
• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules
• Maintains department standards on a consistent basis
• Creates and maintains databases within Engineering & GIS software
• Attends power distribution conferences and other meetings
• Mentors new engineering staff employees
• Assists coworkers in Engineering Department
• Demonstrates self-motivation, ownership of job responsibilities, and being pro-active in seeking solutions for the department
• Attends Engineering meetings and other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering
• Performs other duties and activities as directed

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan