Standards Engineer I

JOB TITLE: Standards Engineer I

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M- F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional call out

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 245,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, and maintaining distribution design, material, and construction standards. Will provide technical support to the design, construction, and maintenance work groups. Will also serve as the subject matter expert for the design and workflow applications.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering subject matter expert for NISC design and workflow applications.
• Develop and maintain Distribution Design procedures including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Design Operations Manual
  • Distribution Engineering Manual
  • Electric Service and Meter Requirements Handbook
  
  
  
  
• Possess working knowledge of ANSI/IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards as applied to electric distribution systems.
• Familiarity with RUS distribution standards.
• Chair the Standards Practices Committee.
• Develop and maintain Distribution Construction Standards, including drawings, material lists, and installation specifications.
• Ensure that the Distribution Construction Standards adhere to applicable safety standards.
• Research new products and technologies that will enhance the distribution system operational performance.
• Evaluate the performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness of proposed material/equipment for use on LCEC's distribution system. Often leading an evaluation committee of engineering and construction peers.
• Periodically review distribution construction standards for accuracy and relevance. Identify opportunities for the upgrade or replacement of infrastructure components that have become obsolete or discontinued.
• Investigate the root cause of distribution system material and equipment failures. Sometimes working with the manufacturer or a third-party testing facility.
• Work with vendors to resolve material or equipment deficiencies or failures.
• Prepare purchase specifications for distribution materials and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and training on distribution standards and practices to the design, construction, and maintenance departments.
• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors and LCEC employees, customers and other stakeholders. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during interpersonal communications. Provide current and accurate information to all requests, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• B.S. in Engineering (prefer electrical or power). (Required)
• Master's degree in electrical engineering. (Preferred)

Experience

• Three (3) years engineering experience. (Required)
• Two (2) years' experience in power engineering profession. (Required)
• One (1) year experience in E&O engineering role. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of LCEC or other electric utility construction processes & standards (Required)
• Ability to successfully resolve customer or contractor issues and design problems. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment. (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Must possess skills operating a PC and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, a work management system, and design/mapping software. (Required)

Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. (Required)
• Licensed professional engineer. (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,
  Walking Occasionally,
  Sitting Constantly,
  Lifting Rarely up to 25 lbs,
  Carrying Rarely,
  Pushing Rarely,
  Pulling Rarely,
  Climbing Rarely,
  Balancing Rarely,
  Stooping Rarely,
  Kneeling Rarely,
  Crouching Rarely,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Rarely,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.