What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Planning Engineer position at McCall Thomas Engineering?
McCall-Thomas Engineering is seeking an entry- to mid-level System Planning Engineer in Moncks Corner, SC or in Orangeburg, SC. The System Planning Engineer will need a Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program with experience in electric utility design and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
As a McCall-Thomas System Planning Engineer, you will be joining a team of dedicated individuals committed to our mission of providing quality solutions and services to each of our clients.
The primary responsibilities for this role will include:
- Distribution System Planning, Construction Work Plans, Long Range Plans, RUS Standards, Electrical design, System Impact Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Flash analysis, and other distribution design requirements for electric utilities
- Construction Work Planning and Long Range Planning requirements, codes and procedures
- Working with the Electrical Division staff members and Marketing to expand client base and obtain additional projects
- Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and profitability of projects you are overseeing
- Oral presentations as required
- Assisting with proposals, project estimates and scheduling as required
- Load Forecasts
- Travel and overnight stay will be a requirement for certain projects or marketing visits with clients
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Experience in electric utility design
- Versatility and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- In-depth knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Standards
- Willingness and ability to share your knowledge with others
- Ability to work on a team or independently
- Willingness and ability to communicate with others in person and remotely using phone, video meetings, email and texts
Qualifications (Preferred):
- Experience with Milsoft and Light Table Engineering Modules
- Knowledge of various codes and IEEE standards
- Ability to accurately complete start to finish construction work plans and long range plans in an efficient manner while remaining within budget and time constraints, and meeting the high quality expected from McCall-Thomas Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer in SC or another state with reciprocity
- Existing relationships with electric utilities within South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia
What We Offer:
At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:
- Competitive compensation
- 100% company-paid medical insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Stock ownership opportunities
McCall-Thomas Engineering has contracts with several utilities in neighboring states to provide storm damage assessment support in the event of severe weather. Our Electric division employees are required to be available to travel for our Storm Damage Assessment response team when called, either as a Driver or as an Assessor. Details will be discussed in more detail in an interview.
McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm housing multiple divisions including the Communications Engineering Division, the Electrical Engineering Division, the Electric Utility Service Division, the Electric Field Operations & UAS, and Print Services. At McCall-Thomas Engineering we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the ultimate success of our clients.
