Electrical Engineering Associate I

Performs professional level design and project management of street lighting, electrical transmission and distribution projects including customer contact, field investigation, analysis, design, preparation of plans and specifications, and coordination with construction and operations staff.

• Perform electrical engineering design and project management of street lighting, overhead and underground electric distribution systems at voltages up to 230KV;
• Perform analysis of electrical systems including NESC calculations, short circuit calculations, load flow calculations, voltage drop calculations, transformer sizing, lighting calculations, capacitor application, over-current protection and coordination;
• Prepare cost estimates and written reports; develop specifications for materials and services; promote and represent LP&L in personal contacts and  presentations to customers, architects, engineers, committees and boards;
• Research and apply new materials, methods, techniques, and technologies to expand and improve the efficiency, reliability, and quality of the LP&L distribution system;
• Monitor electric systems operations and respond to emergency call-out to assist in system restoration and customer contact;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
 

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of electrical engineering;
• Perform professional level electrical engineering duties.

• Communicate effectively with others;
• Maintain records and prepare reports;
• Use a variety of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD, and simple programming;
• Provide excellent customer service.

• Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and other inclined surfaces.
• Frequently bend during the shift.
• Frequently kneel during the shift.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently push and pull objects.
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.