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Cedar Falls Utilities Distribution System Engineer I in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Overview

This is your opportunity to work for an Employer of Choice and play an integral role in our employee workplace culture. Cedar Falls Utilities is currently recruiting for a full-time Distribution System Engineer I to join our Electric Operations department. This position is responsible for assisting in the technical design, data base management and coordination of electric substation, transmission and distribution maintenance and construction projects.

CFU takes pride in finding people that align with our core values of Customer Focus, Ethical & Responsible Behavior, Innovation, Employee Teamwork and Personal Growth and actively want to help maintain our reputation of being a trusted provider of utility services. The Distribution System Engineer I works under general supervision of the Electrical Substation & Metering Manager.

Interested applicants should submit completed application by Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Once your application has been completed, you will receive an email acknowledging the submission has been successfully completed. After the posting comes down, the hiring team will review all applications, and you will be notified either way if you are selected for further steps in the hiring process. Please ensure all contact information is kept up to date.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Full-time, Exempt Salary position.

  • Starting wage is based upon individual qualifications. $76,690 - $100,790.

  • Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm with an hour lunch.

  • Full-time benefits package: Click here for more information on CFU's benefits. (https://www.cfu.net/filesimages/our-company/2024%20CFU%20Benefits%20Summary_07232024.pdf)

  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single or Family) – Eligible 1st of the Month Following 30 Days of Hire Date

  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days, Bereavement Leave, and Flexible Days

  • IPERS and 457 Retirement

  • EAP Services Free to CFU Employees and Immediate Family Members

  • Educational Assistance and Professional Development

  • Employee Wellness Program and Onsite Fitness Center

  • Employee Recognition Program – Service Anniversaries

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

Responsibilities

  • In support of electric design and system planning, performs distribution system flow studies as needed. Performs engineering design, prepares standards and coordinates various maintenance programs. Creates and maintains maintenance and reliability records on databases.

  • Provides project management including preparing cost estimates, bidding documents, contracts, purchase requisitions; Works with contractors and vendors to ensure schedules and budgets are met.

  • During outages and other electric emergency situations, assists with restoration. Ensure that CFU outage restoration program and integrated voice response system are current and functional.

  • Troubleshoots electric problems to include substation and metering equipment, transformers, tap changers, capacitors, regulators and controls, switches and reclosers; as needed and assists with troubleshooting communications problems.

  • Facilitate solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial customers with power quality issues including voltage problems and other utility issues as needed.

  • Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes positive relations with customers and co-workers.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

    Experience:

  • Two (2) years electrical engineering experience is preferred.

    Certifications/License:

  • Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Iowa preferred.

    Residency:

  • Must reside within a 20-mile radius of the main CFU campus, 1 Utility Parkway, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of:Commonly-used electrical engineering concepts, practices, and procedures; various engineering standards; standard engineering equipment, including meters, recording equipment, testing equipment; and computer software applications.

  • Ability to:Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals and meet deadlines; Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, city officials and CFU customers; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Prompt response to emergencies and after hours “on-call” duty is required.

    Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:

  • Work involves sedentary to light work in an office setting. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 15 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Pre-employment drug screen and physical is required.

Job LocationsUS-IA-Cedar Falls

Posted Date2 weeks ago(10/25/2024 3:55 PM)

Job ID 2024-1405

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