*This position could be located at our Headquarters in Anadarko or at our satellite office in Moore, Ok. *

 Applications will be accepted through February 19, 2021 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com

*At the option of the hiring official, a candidate will be placed in one of the following Transmission Engineer levels based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of Supervisor, Transmission Engineering, the incumbent provides system protection engineering services for the power transmission and substation areas including maintenance, design, and construction of transmission protection systems. In addition, this individual will have project manager responsibility for the design of transmission lines, transmission substations, and transmission switch stations.  Incumbent acquires and retains current knowledge for all appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements, regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to RUS, IEEE, and company standards, environmental, and NESC code. Plans and forecasts projects independently, developing practical action plans to successfully complete project goals and objectives.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Designs protection systems for transmission lines, substations, and switch stations according to RUS rules, procedures and/or industry best practices. Coordinates activities with consulting engineers concerning protection design. Prepares and maintains a schedule and budget for assigned projects. Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly. Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget. Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages. Prepares detailed specifications for the purchase of consulting services. Reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, standards, contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawings. Provides status and progress reports to management. Acts as project manager on transmission and substation projects. Supervises the installation of relay protection and communications equipment on the transmission system. Obtains and maintains system data and computer programs necessary to provide all information required for relay, fuses, and recloser coordination of the transmission system. Attends meetings and conferences and researches, as necessary, to keep informed of technical development in the power transmission industry. Make such fault studies as are necessary for determining relay settings. Assists technicians in the protective relay and switchboard meter testing program by calculating protective relay settings, providing field technical assistance, and by maintaining a test report file for new routine testing. Assists technicians in trouble shooting and problems that involve a special knowledge of test equipment and systems operation. Assists department by sizing line switches and other interrupting devices on the transmission system. Supervises the installation and testing of electrical and electronic equipment on the transmission system. Designs protective relay and instrument schemes, develops schematic and wiring diagram standards, and is responsible for the installation and check out of these schemes. Ensures the compliance of requested shifts in workload priorities to support departmental needs in areas of determined necessity.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Analysis / Design: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures; generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail. 

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professional Knowledge: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into applications; uses feedback to modify recommendations; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 

Oral and Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects effectively; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities. 

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected outcomes.

Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers. 

Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.