A leading multi-utility generation plant and district energy supplier supports one of the world's most comprehensive industrial parks. Spanning a 1,200-acre campus, this facility owns and operates the utilities, infrastructure, technical services, and support services critical to a diverse range of industries.
We are seeking a Utilities Engineer specializing in Electrical Systems and Power Distribution. This is a key role within the team, providing technical leadership and stewardship for operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding a robust microgrid. The Utilities Engineer will be the senior technical authority for electrical generation and power distribution systems.
This position is not remote/hybrid and requires an on-site presence in Rochester, NY.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a long-range strategic capital plan regarding the operations & maintenance of the Eastman Business Park electrical distribution system.
Provide technical assistance in the areas of medium voltage (600V to 34.5KV) distribution equipment, substations, transformer, switchgear, MV cable, and MV motors/generators.
Provide power systems analysis for load flow and voltage drop, short circuit studies, equipment protection, and coordination, and arc flash studies.
Knowledgeable with SKM Power Tools for Windows.
Provide power quality analysis as needed relating to harmonics and system disturbances.
Project management support, and Project Electrical Engineer function for projects both originated and customer driven. This includes oversight of contract project engineers.
Provide MV Engineering assistance for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Medium Voltage systems.
Provide Electrical Engineering assistance to all operating departments pertaining to building systems. Systems to include HVAC, reliable power, general lighting & power, IT cabling, cameras/security, fire alarms.
Provide technical assistance in the area of low voltage (48V to 600V) distribution equipment, variable frequency drives, and motors.
Provide technical guidance to EHS group relating to electrical safety compliance with applicable NFPA standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience in business development/manufacturing/energy generation/distribution environment preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in the engineering, construction and design of power plants, cogeneration and/or other multi-disciplinary, energy-intensive industrial processes
Proficient in MS Office
Required Skills
NYS P.E. License is a requirement for this position
Project management experience in capital or capitalized maintenance projects.
Good communications skills, both verbal and written across the technical support, operations and maintenance teams
Ability to deal with outside contractors and vendors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour call-ins.
Knowledgeable in the area of Medium Voltage (600V to 34.5KV) systems and equipment.
Knowledgeable in the area of Low Voltage (480V to 600V) systems and equipment.