Engineer

at Versant Power in Bangor, Maine, United States

Job Description

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone. 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, T&D Construction Planning, this position encompasses engineering duties for Line Operations transmission and distribution. Work closely within the Line Operations Department as well as other internal Engineering Teams. This will involve project screening, system impact studies, and project estimating.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Review documents for completeness and updated documents for changes.
• Utilize CYME and GIS software for project screening.
• Work with various consulting firms to initiate and review project studies.
• Preliminary Engineering design and creation of project estimates that are formulated based on the study results. 
• Review project estimates and scope documents.
• Maintain project documents throughout the study process.
• Develop short term capital projects for reliability improvement. This will include project development, scope, justification, and priority setting.
• Work with the Line Operations group on overall capital prioritization of each year’s plan.
• Promotes company safety culture through coaching, development, influence, and training.
• Maintains basic knowledge of the Company’s electrical standards.
• Maintains basic knowledge of the Company’s distribution system.
• Maintains basic knowledge of the Company’s transmission system.
• Works in accordance with established safety rules and working procedures specific to all meter-related duties and responsibilities. 
• Works collaboratively with the Line Operations, AMI Operations, Planning, PST, Asset Management, and Transmission Dev.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other related duties as assigned include designated duties associated with System Restoration.