September 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Planning Engineer

Organization:
EPB
Region:
Canada, Tennessee, Chattanooga
End of contest:
September 22, 2024
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description
Job Summary

The Engineer II will serve as technical support and provide engineering leadership and project assistance to the Operations Division. Responsibilities will include projects focused on improving processes, efficiencies, and effectiveness, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience

  • Utilize engineering training and analysis tools to evaluate the performance of the electric system and develop plans and strategies for improving reliability, reducing costs, and improving customer service.
  • Develop plans to maximize the investment EPB has made into Smart Grid infrastructure to improve operations.
  • Perform data analysis to understand and improve electric system operations; utilize current technology to perform data retrieval/transformation, database development and report writing, develop methods to identify trends, patterns and relationships in electric system data.
  • Develop and refine processes to improve efficiencies, effectiveness, reliability , and customer satisfaction.
  • Plan operational projects, including logistics, resources, operational conditions, analysis schemes, and modifications.
  • Develop metrics to ensure that improvements identified are measurable.
  • Work independently and with teams based on project as team member and/or team leader as applicable.
  • Research new technology for utility industry and make recommendations to Electric System leadership. Monitor and evaluate customer needs, requests, and complaints.

Education

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineer degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline in conjunction with 5+ years of experience or training in a related field.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office skills at the intermediate level, data systems, and have a working knowledge of computer systems and software.
  • Must be proficient in database analysis and reporting tools useful for retrieving and analyzing large amounts of data for the purpose of reaching conclusions and developing plans for improvement.
  • Have demonstrated an ability to lead projects to completion on time and on budget.
  • A background in electric utility operations and technology is preferred.

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Contact

EPB

10 West ML King Blvd

Chattanooga

Tennessee United States

www.epb.net