Engineer (Control Systems)

Experience Required

1 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Provide support for electrical power distribution, plant control systems, and SCADA administration for plant and remote system operation. Design, specify, and prepare project plans for assigned projects and manage construction and inspection of projects.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for SCADA system administration, troubleshooting, operation, and upgrades.

Assist plant and engineering personnel in electrical power distribution operation and maintenance.

Provide highly technical troubleshooting of advanced control systems and plant processes.

Responsible for electrical engineering review and design, as well as diverse engineering applications.

Assist in the development and refinement of preliminary project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure that enough resources are available to accomplish capital and O&M projects.

Recommend potential changes to the scope and schedule to maintain project within the limits of the available resources.

Coordinate planning and completion of projects internally with operations/maintenance and planning, and externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers to minimize negative impacts and maximize use of limited resources.

Prepare preliminary, in-progress, and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, or supervise in-house staff or consultants in the preparation of these documents.

Provide clear concise contract documents in a timely fashion that incorporate appropriate technical standards, in-house procedures, and policies, while meeting the company procurement requirements and capital project authorization procedures.

Manage projects during construction within project budget and submit Change Actions as appropriate in a timely fashion to adjust the project budget for anticipated changes in scope or conditions.

Resolve technical, contractual, and customer service issues in an efficient, cost-effective manner, within appropriate budgetary and empowerment levels.

Maintain professional competency by self-education and attendance at seminars, training sessions, and meetings of professional organizations.

Maintain in-house competency through attending sponsored training opportunities.

Demonstrate the ability to express engineering problems and concepts clearly and concisely in verbal conversation and in written reports.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or equivalent); and

One (1) year experience with electric power system design and control system design OR has successfully completed three (3) co-op rotations with electric power system design and control system design; and

Engineer-in-Training certificate or can obtain within two years after award of job; Failure to obtain a certificate within two years will result in removal from position; and

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Working Conditions:

Generally, works in an office environment, but is expected to regularly visit outdoor facilities during design and construction of projects. May require periodic visits to other facilities, governmental offices, customers, developers, and consultants. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for attendance at off-site training, plant or site visits, and/or conferences. The standard work week is 40 hours.

Louisville Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

20016