Engineer I/II/Sr - Electrical

This position is with the Electrical Engineering and Design team. This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)

The senior engineer provides highly technical engineering services and directs the work of others in specific technical service areas such as mechanical and electrical activities.


Typical Duties

Provide technical engineering advice, programs and training to regional operations management and appropriate personnel in one or more functional area (mechanical, electrical).

Develop and participate in the development of technical protection and maintenance programs in one or more functional area that is compatible with company, operational, governmental and safety requirements. Assist operations management in the implementation, operation and modification of established programs.

Conduct periodic reviews/audits to assure program, procedure and code compliance. Make recommendations and coordinate activities between regions to resolve deficiencies or other operational problems.

Provide engineering/technical guidance and training to appropriate regional personnel in areas of functional accountability.

Act as a consultant for regional operations personnel to identify and resolve problems, analyze malfunctions or make complex modifications or repairs in assigned functional areas.

Develop or coordinate the development and implementation of region-wide plans in assigned functional areas. Monitor and report on program status or plans.

Provide technical leadership to staff. 

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. 

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. 

Communications / Contacts

Internal - Operations management; technical specialists; operations and maintenance teams

External - Contractors, vendors, customers, industry representatives

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.

Advanced technical degree or registration as a licensed professional engineer in a state served by Northern preferred.

Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Support the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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