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Electrical Subject Matter Expert

**Job Description** Job Summary The Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for ensuring the operational excellence, reliability, safety, and performance of all electrical systems within Oracle's global data centers. This expert-level IC5 role covers the design, topology, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex critical electrical infrastructure and supports projects that enhance data center operations and capacity. The SME will partner with project teams and reliability engineers in the execution of system upgrades, expansions, and root-cause analyses, driving the highest levels of system uptime for Oracle's critical IT loads. Key Responsibilities + **Critical Electrical Systems Expertise:** Serve as the in-house authority on all critical electrical systems, including medium and low voltage power distribution, switchgear, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), generators, battery banks, PDUs (power distribution units), bus duct, transfer switches, grounding, and emergency systems. + **Electrical Topology & System Design:** Advise on the design and topology of electrical infrastructure, ensuring redundancy (N, N+1, 2N), resiliency, code compliance, and alignment with Oracle standards and best practices. + **Troubleshooting & Incident Response:** Lead advanced troubleshooting of electrical faults, operational incidents, and power quality issues. Provide tier 3 support for fault identification and root-cause analysis. + **Project Support:** Collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to develop, review, and execute detailed plans for electrical-related upgrades, expansions, retrofits, and lifecycle replacements. Ensure minimal risk to IT load. + **Reliability Engineering:** Implement and champion reliability programs, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement initiatives for electrical systems. + **Technical Documentation:** Maintain, develop, and review electrical SLDs (single line diagrams), operating procedures, test scripts, and commissioning plans. + **Standards & Bulletins:** Stay current with industry standards, OEM requirements, and emerging technologies to ensure all electrical installations and maintenance activities are compliant and up to date. + **Training & Knowledge Sharing:** Mentor and train data center operations teams and field technicians in electrical safety, system operation, and troubleshooting. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline strongly preferred; • *OR** completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program with substantial experience in mission-critical environments (such as data centers); • *OR** equivalent relevant work experience and certifications. 8+ years of experience with critical electrical systems in large-scale data centers or mission-critical environments. Expert knowledge of electrical design, power system topology, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting. Advanced understanding of reliability engineering practices and performance analytics. Proven involvement in project teams from conceptual planning through commissioning and operation. Familiarity with BMS/SCADA/EMS for monitoring and analytics of electrical infrastructure. Outstanding problem-solving skills under high-pressure situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications + Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEM, PMP, electrical contractor license, or equivalent). + Experience working in hyperscale data center or similar mission-critical environments. + Familiarity with international codes (IEC, IEEE, NFPA/NEC, etc.). • *Responsibilities** As a member of our Real Estate and Facilities team, you will assist the building or office manager in all aspects of daily operations. This may include managing Oracle's office space and equipment. Ensure adherence to company guidelines, processes and building and safety codes. Obtain, review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and preparation. Prepare annual budget. Conduct benchmarking. Disclaimer: • *Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** • *Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC5 • *About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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Electrical Engineer Substation Lead

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $103,939 to $129,924. Job Summary Responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in both Maine (Central Maine Power and Maine Electric Power Company) and New York (NYSEG and RG&E), this includes input into standards and training needs. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations. Position reports to the Substation Projects Coordinator, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the project manager. Key Responsibilities • Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction and closeout. • Perform standard and complex electrical engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. • Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services • Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers. • Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems. • Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering. • Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards. • Support technical requests from current and proposed customers • Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers. • Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department. • Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills. • Ability to collaborate across departments • Liaison/ direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices • Work independently with little supervision Required Qualifications • Required Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required • 7 years minimum relevant experience • Technical Skills/Competencies • Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization) • * Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization "Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.") • * Engineering documentation # Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation • * Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others - to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements • * Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements • General Skills: • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems, • Proven ability to lead and manage projects, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts, • Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies. • Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms. • General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment. • Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management. • Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels • Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions • Awareness and understanding of key business drivers • Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges. • Where appropriate, technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment. • Where required, knowledge of: • Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements -Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV • Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV • Routine Technical Skills: • Physical Substation Design - Expert • Project Scoping and Estimating - Expert • Equipment Specifications - Expert • Construction and Outage Sequencing - Expert • Commissioning - Expert • AC/DC Loading Calculations - Expert • Codes, Standards, and Regulations - Expert • Unique Technical Skills: • Substation Grounding- Expert/Competent1 • Thermal Ratings- Expert/Competent1 • Lightning Analysis- Expert/Competent1 • Lighting Analysis- Expert/Competent1 • Transient Analysis- Expert/Competent1 • Insulation Coordination- Expert/Competent1 • Substation Equipment Commissioning - Expert/Competent1 • Note 1: 3 of the unique technical skills listed above must be at the Expert level. Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineering License Preferred Competencies • Growth & Continuous Improvement • Initiative & Change • Focused on Results • Customer Centric (internal and/or external) • Communication • Collaboration • Leadership (people managers/leaders) Disclaimer AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law. Click here for Additional Disclaimer Information Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables #LI-ML1 #INOFFICE Company: CENTRAL MAINE POWER CO Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management. Job Posting End Date: December-19-2025

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Electric Power Project Manager

Field Construction Manager - Electric Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Field Construction Manager - Electric, where you will play a key role in overseeing the execution of high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation projects. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with project plans, safety regulations, and quality standards. • Conduct daily site inspections, monitor material deliveries, and verify installation quality. • Maintain current as-built drawings and project documentation on site. Required Skills and Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should possess: • Direct experience in construction and maintenance of substation facilities or transmission/distribution systems. • General knowledge of electric theory, line work, and substation construction. • Familiarity with industry standards, including NEC, NESC, and OSHA. Benefits Our company offers a range of benefits, including: • A competitive compensation package. • A comprehensive benefits program. • About Our Company We are a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and driving innovation in the power industry.

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in Augusta, ME typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, providing a pathway to earn while learning. Apprenticeships in Augusta generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Maine, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Augusta earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding an annual salary of $108,000. Opportunities for apprenticeships can be found through local trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.

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