Engineer II

Job Title: Engineer II
Duration: 2+ year of Contract
Location: San Clemente, CA 92672

Description:

Prepare or assist in the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, standards, studies, cost estimates and the development of sound technical recommendations, in support of projects and tasks managed by others within the Company electric utility departments.

Apply a high level of technical expertise to solve engineering and operational problems. Coordinate and direct small projects and tasks, including development of work scope, budget, and schedule. Direct and assist team members, both Company employees and outside contractors, in the completion of their work. Coordinate input from, and participation with, various departments within the Company as needed to meet project objectives.

Day to Day: Evaluate high SAIDI/CAIDI circuits to identify and develop reliability improvement projects that enhance distribution service reliability. Prepare and present project proposals to the reliability team.

Roles And Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise to one or multiple project teams for the evaluation of, and resolution to, engineering problems and designs involving various engineering disciplines. Evaluate job requests to determine purpose, scope and requirements. May include the assessment of alternative methods, assessment of outside support requirements, and review of Company, city, state, and regulatory codes [25%]

Gather data, perform calculations, and prepare designs to develop technically sound conclusions, recommendations and results. Follow up on implementation of recommendations and/or acceptance of conclusions to assess accuracy and/or completeness. [25%]

Manage and coordinate all activities leading to the successful completion of tasks and small projects including, scoping of project, selection of consultants and/or contractors, cost estimates, budgeting, permitting, design, material procurement and start-up. Provide direction to contractors, consultants, Company engineers, technical specialists and the remainder of the project team. Utilize departmental project control systems to maintain budget and schedule and provide timely status reports to the client. [20%]

Develop Company standards, specifications and procedures governing selection, design, application and operation of materials, components and systems which meet Company needs on a long term basis and with optimum economic considerations.[15%]

Interpret state and federal codes, industry standards and Company specifications for clients. Participate in, and provide technical input to, review of proposed changes in regulatory requirements affecting codes and standards. Recommend modifications to Company policy and procedures that reflect regulatory changes.[10%]

Stay abreast of the latest changes, trends and technological advancements in the industry through attendance at conferences and seminars, continuing education, literature, etc. Maintain familiarity with Company operations to effectively support client requests. [5%]

Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). [5%]

Other Skills:

Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Candidates should have knowledge of power system studies and electrical distribution systems, as well as the ability to communicate complex electrical concepts effectively to customers.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree - bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or Professional Engineer (PE) certification in addition to five (5) years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.