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Electrical Utilities Engineer

Nesco Resource
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

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.
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