General Engineer, Distribution Engineer

Job Summary:

• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.

• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

• Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise.

• Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.

• Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.

• Reviews and authenticate designs.

• Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.

• Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications.

• Supports material procurement.

• Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned.

• Provides engineering support to field and construction groups.

• Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards.

• Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.

• Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.

• Five years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience. Master’s degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year.

Licenses

• “Associate” Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

Skills

• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services

• Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.

• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.

• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.

• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.

• Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering

• Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects

Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes

• Percent of time: 30%

• Overnight required: Yes approximately

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom

• Climb - Seldom

• Kneel - Seldom

• Grab - Seldom

• Bend - Seldom

• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS approximately.

• Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle

• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom

• Working in high places - Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom

• Work with Electricity - Seldom

• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.