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Senior Engineer, Electric Distribution

Salem, NH, US, 03079

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

This position is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and project planning for Electric Distribution system service connections, line extension, and infrastructure projects. The position provides designs for service to new customers, either overhead or underground, and expansion/upgrade of existing Electric Distribution facilities. The position coordinates with internal groups and external agencies as part of providing service and installing new facilities. The position also provides operations support including periodic on-call, contingency event support, and equipment damage/failure.

Accountabilities

  • Engineer and design the Electric Utility Distribution System, utilizing cost effective methods.
  • Provide quality designs that the construction group can utilize to build the specified facilities and that the mapping group can use to maintain the integrity of our maps and records.
  • Assist with the securing of permits and licenses, and municipal/governmental requirements to complete designs and undertake the project.
  • Ensure that the technical requirements of the design are met including system voltage, current, operating requirements, Company and Industry Standards.
  • Monitor construction for adherence to design, scope, and budget.
  • Provide technical support to operate and maintain the electrical system.
  • Provide off-hours support, including rotating "on-call" responsibilities, in response to service outages, system contingencies, and storms.
  • Identify existing and potential problems, research and recommend solutions.
  • Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
  • Perform fieldwork associated with assigned jobs.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited engineering school with 5+ years’ experience in Electric Utility Industry
  • Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Motivated, self-starter with ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment
  • Strong familiarity with work management systems software and Excel.
  • Knowledge of power system operations and protection systems
  • Knowledge of electric utility equipment and its functions and applications.
  • Knowledge of electric utility infrastructure maps, records, and documents.
  • Familiarity with good utility practice and business management including regulatory requirements desired.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global,  Act Local” business model.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.


Nearest Major Market: Boston

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