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Electrical Engineer

UNC-Chapel Hill
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
$3,750 - $3,750 USD monthly
Position Summary
A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12- MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . The Electric Distribution Systems Engineering Technician manages construction/obsolescence projects. This position must be familiar with the North Carolina State Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP ) project framework and processes, have experience working in the construction industry and communicating with peers, customers, contractors, engineers and state officials. This position’s duties require familiarity with Geographic Information System ( GIS ), Electrical Distribution System switching procedures, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System ( SCADA ), Electrical Distribution System Single Line Diagrams, Meter System, LiDAR capture and Field experience with overhead and underground Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution System circuit configurations. In addition to the above duties, this position will be required to manage assigned projects and write work orders. This requires knowledge of the Bluebeam Revu and IBM Maximo system (work management system) to produce work orders, purchase requests, produce sketches and have the ability to work with contractor/designers on the EDS system.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Understanding of electric utility distribution systems (12 kV+), including SCADA , metering, switching operations, and system documentation. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ), LiDAR, engineering drawings, and electrical system diagrams. Field experience with overhead and underground medium-voltage electrical distribution system circuit configurations and construction-related projects. Familiarity with the North Carolina State Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP ) project framework and associated processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with peers, customers, contractors, engineers, and state officials. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for reporting, analysis, and presentations. Ability and desire to pursue Professional Engineer licensure.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Experience with a municipality underground electrical distribution system. Experience working with a utility electrical system. Familiarity with Schweitzer Electric relays. Experience in the design, operation, and/or control of electrical distribution systems within an electric utility, large industrial complex, or a multi-disciplined research and healthcare campus.