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Engineer III - Performs grading and site design of electrical power substations. Creates drawings, specifications, and contract documents to be used for site grading. Evaluate, select, and apply standard design techniques, procedures, and criteria required for design, identifying possible adaptations and modifications. May represent Design Services as an internal part of a corporate team on assignments with clear and specific objectives. Assists senior engineers in the training of new design associates. Assists in research, engineering studies, and the evaluation of materials. Develops new design specifications for approval by a senior engineer. Work is performed independently under the technical guidance of a senior engineer. Engineer IV-VI - Independently performs grading and site design of electrical power substations. Creates drawings, specifications, and contract documents to be used for site grading. Evaluate, select, and apply standard and unique design techniques, procedures, and criteria required for design development, exercising judgment in making adaptations and modifications for complex design projects. Team Leader representing Design Services as an internal part of a corporate team on assignments with clear and specific objectives. (Engineer V) Provides oversight in the development and modification of design standards. Responsible for conducting design reviews of standard and complex design projects. Provides oversight for engineering project activity for the Design Services department. May represent the corporation in a court of law providing legal testimony on engineering standards and practices. Conducts research, engineering studies, the evaluation of materials, and design standards development. Assists in the preparation of departmental goals. (Engineer VI) Senior engineering lead for technical consultation and support within the engineering department, other functional areas, and Electric Membership Cooperatives as required. Represents the Corporation in a court of law providing legal testimony on complex projects and associated engineering standards and practices. Is the primary researcher conducting engineering studies and evaluating materials, take action on findings. Assists in the preparation of goals and group budget requirements. Represents engineering as an internal part of a corporate team. Initiates and leads process improvement initiatives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred). Experience: (E-III) Three (3) years of experience, (E-IV) Six (6) years of experience, (E-V) Eight (8) years of experience, preferably design or maintenance in the electric utility industry. (E-VI) Ten (10) years of design experience preferably in the electric utility. Equivalent Experience: (E-IV) Four (4) years, (E-V) Six (6) years, with PE registration. (E-VI) Eight (8) years with PE registration. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: (E-III) Completion of EIT preferred. (E-IV, E-V) Georgia Professional Engineer Registration preferred. Specialized Skills (e.g., computers, and software): Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Microsoft Word and Excel, and AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 or newer. Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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