Standards Engineer

Description

We're seeking a Standards Engineering to join our team. Junior and Senior level engineer: Plan, research, design, update, maintain, and communicate engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution type and equipment. Ensure compliance of approved material, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments. Research, analyze, and support uniform and best practices in providing solutions to related line construction and materials issues. Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.

• Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.
• Through maintaining knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices, develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used.
• Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost effective and aligned with applicable US standards and codes. This would include but is not limited to performing a cost/benefit analysis of new materials and new construction standards.
• Actively seek out ways to improve job efficiency and standardization.
• Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with the input and assistance of the Substation Engineering department, Line Design Engineering department, and Construction Committee.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines. This would include the investigation and resolution of field-reported problems related to designs and materials, resolving material failure trends with suppliers, and making the appropriate changes in the standards or material specifications.
• Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.

Requirements

• Must be capable of performing field inspections of electrical facilities, including negotiating the hazards and obstacles of typical construction sites with limited rough terrain walking.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient AutoCAD.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required for level IV engineers.
• Must have the ability to express both technical and non-technical information to individuals or group in an organized, accurate and clear manner.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Willing to travel (15% with some overnights).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with 10+ years of utility experience.

Benefits

At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our communities. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning.

• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance