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Project Engineer
Closing Date: May 28, 2012
| Company: | Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Anchorage, AK |
| Job Location: |
Anchorage - Anchorage County
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| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Engineering Transmission Services |
| Salary Range: | Starts at $70,000, Depends on Experience |
| Benefits: | Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision insurance (Employer Paid), Basic Life Insurance, Air Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Defined Benefit Pension (Employer paid), Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, Generous Paid time off and Holidays, Employee activities and wellness program |
Description: | If you're interested in helping to power Alaska's future, we'd like to talk to you as we are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer in our Transmission and Substation Engineering Department.
Chugach Electric Association, Inc., Alaska's largest electric utility is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer in our Transmission and Substation Engineering Department. For over 50 years, Chugach Electric Association, Inc., Alaska's largest electric utility, has provided reliable energy to more than 78,000 metered locations between Homer and Fairbanks. As one of the largest cooperatives in the nation, we're owned and democratically controlled by our members, which means we are motivated not by profit, but for the purpose of providing the highest-quality service to our members.
This position directs and performs the construction design for the subtransmission/transmission and switch yards and substation facilities to provide reliable, high quality facilities for Chugach's systems. It also coordinates project activities with internal department and external agencies to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
Bachelor degree in Engineering is required with electrical power option.
You must complete an on-line application and include a resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the specific needs as related to this position.
Applications will be reviewed, as received and position may be filled prior to closing date. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered and resumes without a completed application will also not be considered.
Anyone needing assistance with the application process should call (907) 762-4789. Chugach Electric Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer For All.
| Duties: | A.Engineering Activities
1. Prepares and directs preparation of detailed plans and specifications for project construction, as assigned.
2. Monitors and reports the progress of assigned projects relative to schedule and compares the results to current budget and work plan.
3. Prepares and maintains subtransmission, transmission and substation unit cost data for various types of evaluations.
4. Evaluates subtransmission, transmission and substation cost data for effectiveness or method and scheduling of construction.
5. Assists in the preparation of the subtransmission, transmission and substation capital projects portion of division budgets, work plans and long range plans, as assigned.
6. Develops special studies to support project selection and technical operation, as assigned.
7. Establishes design criteria for facilities construction.
8. Maintains Quality Assurance in the work of engineers, designers, consulting engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors/ manufacturer's representatives on subtransmission, transmission and substation construction project sites.
9. Coordinates outage switching and clearance requirements with Power Control.
10. Reviews engineering, manufacturer and contractor submittals, specifications and other written material to ensure conformance with project requirements.
11. Directs and performs inspection of projects during construction and upon completion, as assigned.
B. Administrative Activities
1. Provides direction to consulting engineers, staff engineers and designers performing engineering services for subtransmission, transmission and substation projects, as assigned.
2. Prepares or directs preparation of contract documents and administers contracts for procurement of subtransmission, transmission and substation equipment and materials, engineering services and construction.
3. Prepares or directs preparation of project and contract close out documentation.
4. Reviews and recommends contractor/vendor invoices for approval, within authorized limits.
5. Prepares construction change orders and negotiates the cost of change orders with contractors for transmission and substation projects, within authorized limits.
6. Verifies equipment acceptance tests in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Participates in external committee assignments on behalf of the Association, as directed.
8. Consults and coordinates with Federal, State and local agencies regarding location of facilities, construction methods and schedules to minimize conflict.
9. Provides technical assistance to member-owners and other concerned parties.
IV. RELATIONSHIPS
A. Internal
Other divisions and Departments: Consults with, exchanges information as required.
B. External
1. Member-owners: Provides needed assistance as required.
2. Construction Contractors: Provides quality inspection, consults with relative to project progress; exchanges information.
3. Vendors and Manufacturer's Representatives: Consults with relative to operating parameters of existing and proposed equipment; seeks information relative to cost and availability of equipment for budgeting and scheduling purposes; interfaces with relative to acceptance of equipment and the scheduling of service representatives.
4. State, Municipal and Federal Agencies, Other Utilities: Participates in the acquisition of permits and environmental clearances; coordinates construction activities with; exchanges information.
5. Engineering Consulting Firms: Administers contracts with relative to a variety of projects.
| Qualifications: | EDUCATION:
An electrical engineering degree is required with electrical power option. Professional registration preferred. Experience in project management of mechanical, civil, structural or electrical work may be substituted for the registration.
EXPERIENCE:
Five Years of progressively responsible experience in the field of electrical power engineering, of which three must have involved actual design and field engineering and/or project management. A minimum of two years of design experience in combination of subtransmission, transmission or substation facilities is required.
SUBSTITUTION:
An engineering degree in another discipline plus two years of progressively responsible work experience in electrical power engineering may be substituted for the required electrical engineering degree.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must have hands-on knowledge of the design and construction of subtransmission, transmission and substation facilities including controls and protection. Must have a practical working knowledge of construction practices and contracts administration involving site preparation, concrete placement, welding, architectural details, mechanical, civil and electrical work, applicable environmental regulations, safety codes and requirements. Knowledge of effects of cold weather on the operation of equipment. A working knowledge of RUS construction specifications and requirements, NESC and OSHA Rules and Regulations construction drawings, contracts, materials and practices is preferred.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Must have the ability to coordinate the activities of contractors, subcontractors, vendors, material suppliers, design engineers and other professionals involved in the design and construction of distribution, transmission and substation projects. Written communication skills above average are required. Must be competent using computer skills to be able to monitor cost and schedule of multiple contractors, and provide effective supervision for Engineers and technicians. Must be competent using computer skills, such as CAD and other software to monitor cost and schedule of multiple contractors. Must be able to interface effectively with contractors, engineers and Association operations personnel. Must have an in-depth understanding of design, construction and contracting principles governing transmission, sub transmission and substation facilities, as well as drawing specifications, construction contracts and administration thereof.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
A portion of the work takes place with an office environment. Frequent field trips and flying in fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters are required. Occasional exposure to extreme cold for extended periods will be necessary, as will working in areas around heavy equipment with high noise levels. Travel with overnight stay on the job site is sometimes necessary. This position is on twenty-four hour call.
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