-An Equal Opportunity Employer-

JOB TITLE: P&C ENGINEER

LOCATION: BANGOR OR PRESQUE ISLE

REPORTS TO: Engineering P&C Supervisor

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT, FULL TIME

Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine, while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and innovation, for over 100 years.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Engineering P&C Supervisor, this position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of focus areas. including transmission and distribution protection analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and commissioning.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus.
• Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects.
• Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the associated data and results.
• Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed.
• Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific focus area of Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to develop solutions per system needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other departments.
• Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power Utility.

Focus Areas:

Protection and Control:

• Engineering design and technical services for the specification, application and analysis of protective relaying, control, and automation systems.
• Use relay protection principles and practices for the application of electro-mechanical, solid-state and microprocessor relays.
• Routinely develop relaying setting files using vendor specific software packages for various types of microprocessor-based relays.
• Compilation of electrical system data, statistical reports, and specific data requests, including protection and control testing and commissioning records.
• Assists with communication equipment and controls systems including design, commissioning and trouble shooting.
• Engineering analysis and application of Distribution short circuit protection.
• Engineering analysis and application of Transmission protection and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Engineer I-BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required. Related field experience in focus area will be considered.
• Engineer II- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required. Five years of T&D Engineering required. Related field experience in focus area will be considered.
• Engineer III- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required. Ten years of T&D Engineering required. Related field experience in focus area will be considered.
• Experience with PC based software including excel spreadsheets, AutoCAD, CYME & CAPE preferred.
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.
• Maine driver’s license required.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity, among multiple projects and competing priorities

NOTES:

• Position requires sitting, standing, driving, and walking on uneven terrain.
• Routine work outside required.
• Position requires concentration and strong organizational skills
• Versant Power is a tobacco free and fragrance-free workplace.
• Usual work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours are required.
• Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.

RATE OF PAY:

Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings.

Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This job description is subject to change at any time.