Cornhusker Public Power District in Columbus, NE has an opening for a Distribution(7.2-12.470kV)/Sub-Transmission(34.5kV) Utility Power Electrical Engineer/Planning Director.
This position is responsible for the engineering, planning, design, and implementation of the district’s electric distribution & sub-transmission systems. These duties and responsibilities are essential in helping the district maintain its robust infrastructure and also provide the skills and abilities to meet the future demands of the system.
Essential job Functions
Assume responsibility for all engineering and work order preparation on the district’s electric system
Collaborate with customers and the Operations department personnel to design and plan relevant facilities that will provide electrical service to new and expanding loads
Collaborate with District suppliers and wholesalers to ensure proper electrical service is well coordinated
Analyze the distribution, substation and transmission system loading
Perform and assist in planning and rate analysis studies
Provide cost estimates to customers for new facilities
Plan new additions to the electric system and assist in the preparation of the long-range construction program
Drafting of PV system designs
Engineering calculations
Project tracking & management Experience with SCADA system implementation, integration, operation, support, and maintenance activities
Require working knowledge of the application of engineering principles and practices involved in the design and layout of electrical distribution systems, including both overhead and underground
Require working knowledge of the National Electric Code and National Electrical Safety Code
Responsible for electrical distribution engineering design and layout for the expansion of the electric distribution system, power requirements, and related specifications and codes
Develop, communicate, and distribute construction standards and engineering assistance in response to other department requests
Oversee the preparation and maintenance of maps and officials records for the District operating department and/or other departments upon request
Furnish detailed requisitions to the Purchasing Dept. for the securing of materials and equipment and to assist in the evaluation of bids
Coordinate the District’s construction process with government subdivisions for the maximum benefit of the District
Secure permits, waivers and contracts as required by the District from other utilities and government subdivisions for the installation and maintenance of District facilities and operation of the District’s communication system
Compare expenditures with budget projections for his/her department
Prepare work orders for the electric system
Responsible for system planning studies
Provide electrical system protection recommendations to maintain system reliability
Oversee the performance of inspections at various facilities to analyze proper operation and assess status of facility conditions
Must be able to drive a vehicle to site location within the District and be able to traverse on foot on all types of terrain to make inspections
Must be able to draw sketches of pole assembly, maps, and electrical structures
Cornhusker Public Power District is a not-for-profit electric distribution utility that sells electricity at cost to rural portions of Platte, Colfax, Boone, Nance, Greeley and Wheeler counties (see map of coverage area). Headquartered in Columbus with service centers located in Albion and Fullerton, we serve over 9,000 customers with electricity for their residence, industry, agriculture or commercial purposes.
Cornhusker Public Power District’s large industrial customers receive outstanding service and low-cost power rates that are among the lowest in the nation. Fortune 500 companies are located in our service area, in part because of our outstanding service.
The mission of Cornhusker Public Power District is to safely provide our customers with quality electric and customer service that is competitively priced. Cornhusker Public Power District will continue to develop load management techniques and marketing programs that improve load factor. It is further the mission to improve the quality of life to individuals by striving to bring economic development and other services to the area through participation in area development. This will be accomplished with a highly train...ed and efficient staff in conjunction with well-informed customers.
Public and employee safety is the highest priority for Cornhusker Public Power District. Every job will be completed in a safe manner, with all employees continually assisting each other in working safely.
