Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duty includes performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, work which is predominantly intellectual in character and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment, in a field of science or learning and acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction; including:

• Perform engineering design work by developing/improving electric distribution system construction and material standards.
• Perform engineering design work by developing long and short-term electric system improvement plans.
• Conduct electric distribution system studies on loading, voltage drop, power factor, and sectionalizing.
• Design and recommend electric distribution system equipment sizing and location for transformers, conductors, poles, reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Assist with monitoring the electric distribution system via SCADA and field checks in order to operate the electric distribution system at peak efficiencies.
• Direct personnel to assist Mapping/GIS group in maintaining an accurate model of the electric distribution system.
• Lead other engineers, consultants, and contractors in the design, construction, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, and distribution lines.
• Work with other Bluebonnet departments to resolve issues relating to energy efficiency, adherence to engineering standards and design, scheduling and accounting of projects and restoration of electric service.
• Direct the collection and preparation of technical data for reports and studies.
• Prepare estimates and cost summaries on various projects.
• Research new electric power system technologies.
• Attend various conferences, meetings, and/or training sessions pertaining to the design, operation, and maintenance of electric power systems.
• Maintain files regarding equipment type and location, technical manuals, schematics, test reports, and maintenance records.
• Oversee the training of new engineering department personnel.
• Complete and submit regulatory compliance documents
• Follow company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Demonstrate and act in accordance with Bluebonnet's Foundation Values.
• Manage departmental processes and procedures
• Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective processes and/or products to provide improved service to members and staff.  Encourage others to do likewise.
• Recruit, train, lead, and evaluate performance of staff to ensure the effective completion of assigned duties. Is responsible for the selection, promotion, and if the need arises, the transfer, discipline and discharge of all employees within the department.
• Manage and adhere to the departmental budget(s).
• Attend cross-functional meetings and work closely with other departments to ensure achievement of Cooperative strategic goals.
• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy.