Electrical Utility Trouble Shooter jobs in California

Electrical Utility Trouble Shooter installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical utility equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being an Electrical Utility Trouble Shooter may be required to be certified in an area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Electrical Utility Trouble Shooter relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Sacramento Municipal Utility District
  • Sacramento, CA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
    Department: Research and New Business Development
    Location:

    Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899

    Category: Engineering/Technical

    Minimum Pay Rate:$132,080.00

    Maximum Pay Rate:$174,928.00

    Apply by Date:04/05/2024

    Posting Type:Open

    The Grants, Partnerships, Research & Demonstration (GPRD) department acts as a catalyst and enabler to SMUD's 2030 Zero Carbon Plan and long-term sustainability goals. Our research programs focus on three priority topic areas: Load Flexibility, Electrification, and Thermal Transition. We are posting this opening to support the R&D Load Flexibility Team with Senior Electrical Engineering expertise. The Load Flexibility topic area addresses managing customer and utility-owned distributed energy resources (DER) (i.e. batteries, electric vehicles, thermostats, etc.) to provide grid operational support. The ideal candidate will partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts in the planning, development, implementation and management of business unit goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to advancing flexible loads for grid operations in a decarbonized future.

    SMUD has committed to eliminating carbon emissions from our power supply by 2030 in our Zero Carbon Plan. A critical component of the plan is to scale up load flexibility, specifically in the form of Virtual Power Plant programs that provide services to meet SMUD's energy, capacity and reliability needs, to enable retirement and replacement of our existing thermal generation.

    This position will provide expert contributions to the research, demonstration, evaluation, design and implementation of projects, programs and platforms enabling load flexibility to provide operational value to SMUD. GPRD is responsible for research that advances innovation in critical enterprise initiatives, furthers our position of industry influence, and prepares SMUD for long-term solutions and alternatives. To support these outcomes, this position requires proficiency in:

    • Technical understanding of power systems with a focus on interaction with DER
    • Utility and grid-edge DER management systems software
    • DER use case development for customer and utility operator interactions
    • Research design and evaluation
    • Project management acumen
    • Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related major


    In addition to these proficiencies, the position will require engaging in the following activities:

    • Strategic research planning
    • Business planning and techno-economic assessments
    • Networking with industry and local government and engaging in relevant policy and legislation
    • Influencing codes and standards for emerging technology
    • Grant acquisition, implementation, and management, primarily with federal and state funding organizations
    • Organizational networking and navigation across diverse perspectives and responsibilities


    This position is expected to have significant engagement with SMUD's Advanced Energy Solutions, Customer & Grid Strategy, Resource Planning, Energy Trading, Distribution Operations, Power Systems Operations, and IT groups and will also serve as a technical or functional expert for the emerging technologies in this program area and is accountable for staying current on technology, market, and policy advancements to inform near-term and long-term options to leverage distributed energy resources as part of SMUD's grid operations.

    Note, this Job Description is utilized throughout SMUD, and therefore there is representation of power generation and protection systems; however, the focus of this GPRD Senior Electrical Engineering position is on integrating load flexibility capabilities of DER with SMUD's operations, electrical system, and management systems.

    Purpose

    Provides electrical engineering design expertise and project coordination for major generation plant electrical modifications, equipment testing, repair and installation; provides engineering support for multiple generation units and related equipment, including hydroelectric, photovoltaic, wind and gas turbine units, to ensure reliable and efficient unit operations and meet SMUD power generation requirements.

    Nature and Scope

    Serves as an advanced journey level resource in a relevant professional discipline; works independently on projects of moderate complexity; exercises independent judgment and discretion; may serve in a Lead role and assist in planning, coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and evaluating the work results in assigned area and in selecting, training, motivating, evaluating and developing lower-level personnel.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Conducts analysis of generation plants and operational data to identify system and equipment needs; provides designs to modify existing power house systems; performs detail design and analysis; supervises drafting of designs and modifications; prepares bid proposals and evaluates vendor bids; administers contracts supervises construction work.
    • Plans, designs and specifies electrical protection systems and oversees system procurement, installation and testing; models electrical system protection schemes and recommends system settings; integrates new protection systems with existing systems and coordinates system operation and monitoring with System Protection and Control SPAC.
    • Provides required engineering data, designs and specifications for procurement, contract award, planning and installation phases of generation plant modification projects; prepares engineering bid packages for new and replacement equipment with detailed specifications; coordinates with SMUD purchasing and vendor representatives to clarify material, equipment and quantity/pricing details; develops plans for installation of project equipment by outside contractors or maintenance personnel; coordinates project work with scheduling/dispatch to minimize the impact of installation and testing procedures on existing unit or power systems.
    • Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors, guides, reviews and conducts work activities associated with department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedules as outlined in the project plan/contract.
    • Builds and maintains positive internal work relationships and assists in the coordination of the Power Generation Department needs for major modifications and equipment replacement or overhauls; interacts with the department engineering group; provides contract administration and construction coordination on modifications and installations designed by the engineering group; develops plans for major overhauls with maintenance staffs.
    • Coordinates engineering and planning of major equipment components scheduled for replacement during annual overhaul periods; oversees preparation of drawings; provides bid packages for equipment vendors to ensure completion of necessary components on schedule; coordinates test and inspection of components to ensure manufacture meets design specifications.
    • Determines the operating limits and efficiencies of electrical generators and other powerhouse subsystems by developing test plans and procedures, including referencing historical data, industry standards and manufacturer specifications, and supervising and coordinating actual testing and data capture with operating personnel.
    Additional Duties and Responsibilities
    • Diagnoses generation unit or subsystem problems and provides engineering support to correct malfunctions and minimize costs of new and replacement equipment; maintains awareness of standard design criteria, including previous generation, existing and state-of-the-art equipment and methods; maintains databases and records on system and equipment performance, tests and past malfunctions to support timely, accurate problem identification; prepares bid packages which utilize state-of-the-art materials and fabrication processes; maintains documentation of procedures and applications for existing equipment repairs.
    • Provides on-the-job training for department engineering staff on prevailing design methodologies, state-of-the-art equipment, generation unit operating efficiencies, controls, safety codes and proper electrical safeguards and other relevant information; reviews work of other engineers and provides feedback and advice; develops, maintains and orients staff to analytic tools, code requirements and design aids; provides consultation and expert advice.
    • Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors, and guides work activities with work-unit employees to meet established task objectives and deadlines; follows established policies and precedents; communicates with team members and incorporates their input to processes and techniques; provides staff training; promotes staff safety and a safe work environment; assists in selecting and orienting new personnel; assists in evaluating work performance results; participates as a team member in accomplishing objectives; refers problems to higher level supervisory staff when solutions are not readily achievable.
    • Assists in administering the department budget by participating in planning, monitoring and revising schedules, work plans, expenditures and assignments.
    • Performs related duties as required.
    Required Education
    • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related field.
    Required Experience Qualifications
    • 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in electrical engineering at generating facilities with responsibility for planning and directing electrical maintenance, design and analysis.
    Knowledge Of
    Advanced electrical theory and electrical engineering design principles; advanced principles and practices involving the design, installation, operation, repair and economic evaluation of electrical features of a power system, including generation, station services, transformers, switchyards, high voltage transmission systems and integrated systems for control, protection systems, protection relays, measurement, regulation and operation; advanced principles and practices of generation and transmission systems operations; SMUD generation and transmission capabilities; inter-tie and interchange features of SMUD generation and transmission system; federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing electrical codes and standards; methods and techniques for planning, organizing, directing and controlling work activities; procedures and practices for monitoring and managing projects; techniques and concepts related to team management; principles and practices for motivating, coaching, mentoring, training and developing; basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
    Skills To

    Utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job; collect, analyze and interpret test data; analyze data pertinent to electrical power systems; analyze power system operations; prepare technical specifications; read and interpret engineering documents and drawings; evaluate complex vendor bid submittals; estimate time, material, and labor costs for electrical engineering projects; plan, oversee and review the work of others; analyze and interpret regulatory codes and regulations; work effectively with outside regulatory agencies; establish, manage, monitor and update project budgets; compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; operate office equipment including a computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally.

    Desirable Qualifications

    The ideal candidate may have a strong mix of the following:

    • Experience integrating DER technologies, software systems, and communication protocol standards for monitoring and controlling DER through DERMS applications.
    • Experience assessing customer program design tradeoffs for incorporation of distributed batteries, EVs and Smart Thermostats into utility operations practices.
    • Expertise coordinating innovative DER concept ideation, proposal, and implementation with diverse utility subject matter experts, namely in the energy markets, power system operations, distribution system operations, customer programs, and IT/OT system domains.
    • Proficiency with systems engineering, systems architecture, and software development life-cycle methods and models for managing and verifying complex system requirements.
    • Proficiency with waterfall and agile project management methodologies.
    • Experience with competitive, publicly-bid, contract solicitations and vendor management.
    • Proficiency with financial modeling to guide sound strategic decision making.
    • Experience collaborating with energy industry stakeholders on aligning secondary research needs, advancing emerging technologies, and influencing regulatory policies.
    • Familiarity with research design and evaluation principles.
    • Familiarity with DER Information security best-practices.
    • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering, computer science, MIS or a related field is desirable.

    Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
    As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers.Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.


    California Equal Pay Act
    Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are a part of who we are and how we do things. Supporting efforts that promote pay equality is part of that. Salary placement for the selected candidate will be determined in alignment with the California Equal Pay Act or the applicable MOU. Determination for salary placement of internal candidates will be made without respect to current classification or compensation and will be based upon the candidate's qualifications as compared to those performing substantially similar work. In the event there is a guaranteed pay progression outlined in an applicable MOU, the MOU takes precedence.

    Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
    SMUD respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Diversity and inclusion are guiding principles to deliver a culture that reflects the broader values of the community and our customers. Our Board's policy for Employee Relation sets our commitment to developing and maintaining a high quality, inclusive workplace that engages and inspires employees to commit to SMUD's purpose, vision and values.

    Why Sacramento, California?
    The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49ers aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

    Hybrid Work

    This position may be eligible for SMUD's hybrid (office/home) work employee benefit, the schedule of which will be determined by the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to hybrid work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD's business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.

    SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

    Req ID: 1252

     

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