employement.type:
Full-time Employee
estimated.start.date:
March 16, 2025
location:
Rochester,New York
region:
North-East
SiteWorker is seeking a Utilities Engineer specializing in Electrical Systems and Power
Distribution. This role provides technical guidance for the operation, maintenance, improvement,
and expansion of a microgrid system. The Utilities Engineer will be the senior technical resource
for overall electrical generation and power distribution systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Develop and maintain a long-term strategic master plan for the operations, maintenance,
hardening, and expansion of the electrical distribution system to meet new customer
demands and increased electrification of utility assets.
● Serve as the lead technical resource for medium voltage (600V to 34.5KV) distribution
equipment, substations, transformers, switchgear, cable, motors, and turbine generators.
● Provide technical support for low voltage (110V to 600V) distribution equipment,
including variable frequency drives and motors.
● Conduct power systems analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies,
equipment protection and coordination, and arc flash studies. Experience with SKM
Power Tools for Windows is preferred.
● Manage projects related to electrical systems, including overseeing contract project
engineers and construction contractors.
● Support day-to-day operations and maintenance of low and medium voltage systems.
● Coordinate technical requirements for market participation as a Behind the Meter Net
Generator.
● Collaborate with the local utility to coordinate operations and adjustments to the utility
interconnect.
● Provide Electrical Engineering support for building systems, including HVAC, reliable
power, lighting, IT cabling, security systems, fire alarms, and UPS systems.
● Offer technical guidance to the EHS team regarding electrical safety compliance with
applicable NFPA standards.
Qualifications:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
● Experience: 7 to 10 years of related experience in electrical engineering, utilities,
construction, and design of power plants, cogeneration, power distribution, or other
multi-disciplinary, energy-intensive industrial processes.
● Experience in manufacturing/industrial sites, power generation, power distribution, utility
interconnects, and/or business development is preferred.
● Certifications/Licenses: New York State PE License is highly desirable.
Skills/Competencies:
● Proven project management experience in capital or capitalized maintenance projects.
● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration across
technical support, operations, and maintenance teams.
● Ability to work effectively with external engineers, contractors, and vendors.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Teams.
● Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks, AutoDesk/AutoCAD, and Maximo is
preferred.
● Familiarity with SKM Systems Analysis software for Power Systems and Arc Flash is a
plus.
● In-depth technical knowledge of Low (110V to 600V) and Medium (600V to 34.5KV)
voltage systems, equipment, and metering.
● Strategic planning capability with a results-driven, self-starter attitude.
● Excellent problem-solving abilities, including data collection, fact-finding, and conclusion
drawing.
● Commitment to high standards of utility service reliability and customer service.
● Willingness to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to off-hour
emergency support calls.
Work Environment:
● Industrial and office environments.
● Occasional work in dirty and noisy areas is required.
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