Electrical Engineer - Gainesville, United States - NOVEC

Description

Finding a rewarding career takes hard work, dedication and a company that gives you opportunities to excel and grow professionally. At NOVEC, we believe in supporting our employees, our community and providing great service to our customers. Ready to start your journey toward a rewarding career in the utility industry?

Apply today for an engineering role in Protection & Controls or Substations All levels of experience will be considered.

The selected candidate will be eligible to work a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an introductory period.

PROTECTION ENGINEER

Designs the substation systems and relay settings used in the control and operation of utility transmission and distribution facilities. Analyzes the performance of protective relay operations to ensure reliability and proper coordination of the overall electric system. Provides guidance, oversight and direction for technical services personnel for substation maintenance and installation activities. Creates equipment specifications and standards for substation protection, automation, and communications equipment and oversee the operation of these systems.

Conducts engineering and operational studies and provides recommendations in order to provide safe, reliable, and economical substation plans and designs according to established cooperative guidelines. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptations and modifications.

SUBSTATIONS ENGINEER

Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields to meet requirements. Prepares engineering, design, and construction of new and upgraded substations to provide reliable and economical system design and operation following established NOVEC guidelines. Provides consulting services to System Engineering & Planning Department concerning substation capacity issues. Provides substation cost estimates and complete turnkey services for Cooperative long and short-range plans.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ENGINEER IV: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is required. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. Nine to 12 years of related experience and/or training in the design, construction, and operation of electrical substations is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NCEES EIT certification is required. A licensed Professional Engineer preferred.

ENGINEER III: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is required. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. Five to eight years of related experience and/or training in the design, construction, and operation of electrical substations is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. NCEES EIT certification is required.

ENGINEER II: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Two to three years of related experience and/or training in the design, construction, and operation of electrical substations is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ENGINEER I: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required. This is an entry-level position requiring less than one year of electrical design experience with an electric utility, consultant or construction firm.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• Hybrid work schedule after successfully completing an introductory period
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for our Engineer positions at this time.