System Planning Engineer

About Us

Established in 1939, Tri-County Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative that serves more than 110,000 members across 16 counties in the north Texas region. The cooperative provides and distributes power to more than 131,900 meters on 9,900 miles of distribution lines. Tri-County Electric Cooperative's mission is to provide safe, reliable power at the lowest possible cost.

Position Summary

Entry-level or mid-level electrical engineering position. Assisting in or performing system modelling for planning and coordination, project management, data analytics, and electrical design review.

Essential Job Functions

The following is a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Perform system modeling of a designated area annually to develop capital project recommendations.
• Maintain system model of designated area consistently to evaluate impact of addition of new loads and options for emergency switching.
• Perform coordination studies and recommend recloser and downline device settings aligned with TCEC standards.
• Perform analytics of TCEC load and use forecasting models to predict future loads for modeling.
• Assist in communicating with TCEC partner vendors and consultants for a variety of projects.
• Assist in the review of electrical interconnection standards for member-owned distributed generation.
• Assist in the design and review of distribution equipment specifications.
• Assist in material procurement efforts for large-scale capital projects.
• Analyze power quality recordings and communicate findings internally and externally.
• Manage capital project execution through communication with Operations.
• Perform data analytics of member and load-related data, creating reports as necessary for trend evaluation.
• Create goals each quarter to contribute to TCEC initiatives, managing self to accomplish those goals.
• Assist in annual budget creation for capital and non-capital expenditures.
• Understand and adhere to all TCEC policies and procedures.
• Understand and strive to excel in all TCEC Essential Attributes.

Position Requirements

• Education Requirements-
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering. Electrical preferred
• Experience-
  • Entry-level or up to 10 years of related experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Advanced computer skills
• Communication Skills-
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Identification-
  • Must have and maintain a valid Texas State Driver's License. If a valid Texas State Driver's License has not been obtained, then it must be acquired in a reasonable amount of time as specified by the cooperative.

Preferred Abilities and Skills

The following have been ranked the most critical skills associated with this position:

• Computer Skills -- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Strong skills in computer usage. Preferred familiarity with system modeling software (Milsoft).
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to interact with employees and vendors/consultants in a professional manner. Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills while working in a team environment.
• Analytical Skills- Strong problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, technical knowledge, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills.
• Influencing Skills -- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable. Proactive and independent. Flexible and enthusiastic. Ambitious to increase job knowledge and technical skills. Contributes to team goals and demonstrates pride in quality of work.
• Time Management Skills- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on value and timeliness. Must be well organized, a self-starter, and have excellent time management skills. Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Relationships

• Reports to Engineering Senior Manager

Physical Demands

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

• Heavy lifting or moving of materials: Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds.
• Operates Equipment: Rarely
• Operates Office Machines: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Awkward Position (stooping, bending etc.): Occasionally
• Climbing Maximum: Rarely - 10 feet maximum height
• Eye-hand Coordination: Occasionally
• Location: Indoor 90% of time, Outdoor 10%
• Work Conditions: Very little overtime, only as needed.