Monday, November 15, 2010

P&C Electrician - American Electric Power

P&C Electrician C - A
https://careers.aepcareers.com/index.jsp?locale=en_US&QUALIFIERID=7310&applicationName=aepCA&POSTING_ID=133251483&SEQ=jobDetails
Overview
Date Posted: 11/15/10
Requisition Number: 7931
Job Code: 72275
City: Springdale (Dyess Substation)
State: AR
Country: United States of America
Category: Energy/Utilities
Minimum Salary: 48817.6
Midpoint Salary: 64760.8
Relocation: Yes
Description
Perform work associated with the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all protection, control, and measurement devices and related equipment under direct or semi-direct supervision. Install, maintain and operate all oscillographs, digital fault recorders (DFR) and event recorders. Install, maintain and operate all power line carriers (PLC), tone, pilot wire, fiber and associated communications equipment. Install, maintain and operate station SCADA systems, statistical load metering, telemetering and transducers. Respond to emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of service to customers as required. The following list sets forth the principal duties required with the degree of supervision normally given. This list is not intended to limit assignment of work or the degree of supervision under all operating conditions. Employee may perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work in addition to that specifically outlined below.Assist in the performance of acceptance and installation tests on protection, control, and measurement devices and associated equipment in stations.Test protection, control, and electrical measuring equipment periodically and as required.Calibrate protection, control, and electrical measuring equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.Assist with diagnosis of trouble, mis-operation, or damage of equipment and assist with corrective action to effect repair and prevent recurrence.Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection, control, and metering devices.Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all power line carriers, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned. Perform switching under direct supervision of qualified personnel following direction of the proper operating authority. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of any new and added equipment or systems as assigned.Maintain test equipment and automotive equipment in good working order so that work can be performed safely and efficiently anywhere throughout the System. Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required. Assist employees of equal or higher classification.Perform all duties in accordance with the Company’s safety rules and operating regulations, environmental compliance, and practices. Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
1. Associates degree in electrical engineering technology or electronic technology or equivalent education.
2. Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights above the ground in performance of the work.
3. Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.
4. Must be able to lift and carry required test equipment and tools.
5. Must have the ability to read, understand and correct electrical prints and diagrams and operate tools and other equipment necessary to perform the duties of this position.
6. Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher classification in the line of progression, or vacate the current classification.
7. Must have the ability and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities of the key job (P & C Electrician A) in this family and be qualified through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
8. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
9. Considerable travel may be required to complete work assignments.10. Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) selection test is required for this position.

A review of Employment Testing Information, Test-Taking Tips, and the CAST Practice Test may be helpful. A link to these materials may be found at AEP.com Careers by selecting Employment testing. A physical abilities assessment is also required for this position.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Empire District Electric, Joplin, MO, has an entry level electrical entineering position available. To be considered for an interview, students must submit resumes by November 9, through Razorback CareerLink: https://uark-csm.symplicity.com/

Friday, October 8, 2010

Electrical Engineer - Pine Bluff Arsenal

I have an electrical engineering position under the Federal Career Intern program at Pine Bluff Arsenal in the Facility Engineering group as a civilian employee of the Army.

An acceptable candidate would be a recent graduate BSEE, spring, summer, or potentially fall 2010 that had passed the EI test and had an interest in facility and utility work. The work is similar to AE design work producing contract technical data packages and work order packages for electric utilities, pyrotechnic manufacturing facilities, chemical/biological protective manufacturing, labs and administrative buildings, approximately 600 active buildings on approximately 13,000 acres. Along with the facilities, PBA owns and operates electrical substations and distribution system, as well as water, wastewater and gas utilities. A successful engineer in this position would be well placed to take advantage of opportunities in a wide range of career advancement, including manufacturing, engineering construction, process engineering, and management both program and technical.

The candidate would have be pass a physical and security check and be capable of attaining a "Secret" security classification.

The job would be well suited to a candidate that wanted to pursue professional registration for design of industrial and commercial facility, or electrical utility design, had good computer and CAD skills and was not afraid to occasionally put on a hard hat and do field survey of industrial facilities.
The facility engineering group currently employs five design professionals, two electrical, one mechanical, one civil, one architect.

If you have promising candidates feel free to have them forward resume's to me directly and we can discuss potential visits and interviews.

ray.fish@us.army.mil
Ray Fish, PE
10020 Kabrich Circle
White Hall, AR 71602-9500
Ofc 870-540-3254
Cell 870-550-2638

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Group Leader - Power Electronics

Job Title: Group Leader-Power Electronics
Company Name: United Technologies Research Center
Job Location: East Hartford, CT
Reports To: Director, Systems Department
Pay Range: $125,000 to $160,000-Target $145,000 (depending on qualifications) Paid Relocation YES

Job Description:
The mission of UTRC is to create opportunities for organic growth in sales and profitability through innovation of new products and processes. UTRC is an internationally recognized organization that conducts research and development across a range of technology areas to drive the “impact through innovation” mission. UTRC provides an opportunity for collaboration and partnership with global business units and other research organizations.

The Power Electronics Group Leader will be responsible for development of staff and capability for applied research in the field of power electronics and electrical engineering. This position requires very strong teaming and communications skills, together with the ability to lead people in state-of-the-art and innovative technical developments. In this position the candidate will define, shape and execute a comprehensive roadmap for power electronics innovation aligned with UTC leadership priorities and UTC business unit technical developments. The Power Electronics Group Leader will accomplish this mission by ensuring quality execution of projects in the group, identifying and hiring people, developing and nurturing talent. Successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively identify and collaborate with academic partners aligned with business unit.

Responsibilities:
• Capability and Technology Development: Develop a strategic vision for the capabilities under his/her responsibility including strategic technologies, talent development, and academic partnerships. Effectively engage with the UTRC Business Units to develop an understanding of current directions and participate in the formulation of future research. Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment focused on innovation and partner with leading worldwide institutions and government funding agencies to enhance existing programs, create opportunities, and assist in the acquisitions of contract awards.
• Staff competency development: Identifying competency gaps and develop plans to sustain and grow critical skills. The Group Leader plays a central role in performance reviews, individual development planning, career planning, technical mentoring, and ensuring quality of execution.
• Operations: the Group Leader is responsible for hiring, meeting financial targets, capital planning, and environmental health and safety in offices and laboratories.

Education:
Minimum of Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 8-10 years experience. PhD in Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in industrial or in an academic environment preferred.

Experience/Qualifications:
Demonstrated line management, leadership, communication, and staff development skills. Ability to provide technical and administrative reports and presentations.

Ability to work as part of a large team to achieve desired goals within schedule and budget constraints.

The candidate must have technical skills in at least one of the following topics:
· Integrated multi-physics modeling and design of variable speed drives;
· Power converters;
· Integrated alternative energy systems;
· Energy storage and electrical machines.

Expertise in one or more of the following areas is recommended: semiconductor power switches, their integration and packaging, converter topologies, design of integrated magnetic structures, control, fuel cells and batteries, renewable energy sources, electric drives, electromagnetic actuators and electric machines, electromagnetic emission and interference, and power quality.

Experience with modeling for control and hardware-in-the-loop testing is highly desired.

Summary of candidate “must haves”:
1. Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 8-10 years experience OR a PhD in Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in industrial or in an academic environment.
2. Demonstrated line management, leadership, communication, and staff development skills
3. Technical expertise in power electronics and/or electrical machines.
4. Track record as technical contributor with a significant portfolio of peer reviewed and refereed publications in the field of power electronics

Other:
Candidates must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)


Sincerely,Cas Hill
Hill Associates LLC183 Bayberry RoadFairfield, CT 06825Office: 203-374-6838 Cell: 203-522-2218hillassociates@optonline.net

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

AEP Engineering jobs - 2 positions

Engineer IV-I Overview Date Posted: 10/4/10 Requisition Number: 8051 Job Code: 18596 City: Tulsa State: OK Country: United States of America Category: Engineering Minimum Salary: 49108 Midpoint Salary: 89221.5 Relocation: Yes
Description: Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Engineering responsibilities and job scope are specific to the organizational unit (e.g. division, section, plant, region, district, etc.). Decision making: develops decision-making skills under guidance of higher-level employees.Business awareness characteristics: develops an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the local organizational unit.Problem solving and initiative: applies basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems; uses initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.Communication skills: communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing; assists in the preparation of technical reports and papers; listens to and understands instructions, and requests clarification as required. Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to be a team player; relates to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner; sees differences in people as an opportunity. Technical expertise: possesses technical knowledge acquired from a Bachelors level engineering degree program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); gains familiarity with standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment; gains familiarity with pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes; assists higher level engineers in handling well defined portions of routine problems or analysis.Leadership and guidance: performs work activities as assigned and coached by higher level employees; demonstrates ability to work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary; demonstrates willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles.Planning and organization ability: prepares basic cost estimates using established standards; develops understanding of work flow of routine engineering projects; accomplishes work according to plan and schedule established by higher level employees.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in engineering (BSEE or BSEET) in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred. PE licence is required for advancement to Senior Engineer. Engineering Level will be determined by skills and experience.

Engineer III - Senior
Overview Date Posted: 10/1/10 Requisition Number: 7971 Job Code: 18596 City: Fayetteville State: AR Country: United States of America Category: Energy/Utilities Job Type: Regular Minimum Salary: 55457 Midpoint Salary: 105419 Relocation: Yes
Description: Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives. Engineering responsibilities and job scope are specific to the organizational unit (e.g. division, section, plant, region, district, etc.) and, when prepared by the business unit, are given on an addendum to this position description. The addendum must be prepared by each organizational unit. Decision making: makes routine decisions subject to review and contributes to team decision-making; knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Business awareness characteristics: demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit's work; applies economic analysis techniques in problem solving; pursues effective ways to protect and enhance the environment while providing reliable electricity at a competitive cost; active participation in professional and business organizations is encouraged. Problem solving and initiative: applies acquired job related technical skills to resolve the routine problems that are likely to have been identified and may be defined; actively seeks out information and understanding of engineering problems and solution techniques applicable to area of responsibility. Communication skills: communicates and presents ideas clearly; participates in the preparation of reports and technical papers; assimilates information and instructions readily.Interpersonal skills: contributes to team goals; begins networking with peers to share information and encourage cooperation; understands the agendas and perspectives of others; develops effective give-and-take relationship. Technical expertise: possesses entry level knowledge plus experience in the application of theory to solution of well-defined problems or analysis, with guidance from higher level engineers; assists higher level engineers in handling well defined portions of more complex problems or analysis; exhibits fundamental understanding of pertinent equipment, materials, systems and business processes; exhibits fundamental understanding of standards, codes and regulations relevant to the area of assignment. Leadership and guidance: coordinates work activities of others as required to resolve routine engineering tasks.; performs certain ongoing activities in accordance with established procedures with minimum direction from higher level employees; demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures; however, activities are generally monitored by higher level employees to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Planning and organization ability: prepares cost estimates for the routine engineering work.; provides input to routine project planning documents related to scheduling and understands the use of scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts, etc.) for budget and planning activities; monitors project status and recommends action accordingly.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). [Acceptable alternatives are (1) a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or (2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) independently evaluated and found to be equivalent to an engineering degree awarded by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.] Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.Must have at least 3 years experience in the electric utility industry.

Contact:
Mark C. Mobley, PEAEP-SWEPCO
101 W. Township
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-973-2417
479-530-3649 cell
8-709-2417 (internal)