General Engineer, Distribution Engineering

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for coordinating and executing engineering activities. The role requires high technical aptitude and problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.
•Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
•Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

• Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise.
• Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.
• Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
• Reviews and authenticate designs.
• Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.
• Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Supports material procurement.
• Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned.
• Provides engineering support to field and construction groups.
• Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards.
• Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.
• Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• Five years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience. Master's degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year.

• "Associate" Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
• Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.
• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.
• Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers.

• Master's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects

• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 30%
• Overnight required: Yes approximately

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS approximately.
• Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom