System Lines Engineer - Flathead Electric Cooperative

SYSTEM LINES ENGINEER

Application Deadline: 5pm on Monday, October 14, 2024

Reports to:  Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Unit: Non-Union

Location: Kalispell, MT

Grade: 15 (Salary Range: $109,428 - $163,945; DOE)

No Relocation Costs Paid

All offers of employment contingent on 7-year background check and a non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, employment subject to one-year probationary period pursuant to policy.

Responsibilities include: engineering design and/or review of major line construction and maintenance projects of the system; sectionalizing; planning; load forecasting; technical assistance and supervision of the Distribution Design Supervisor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide day-to-day supervision and direction to Distribution Design Supervisor.

1. Employee performance should include a high level of productivity, loyalty, professionalism, teamwork, compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations, individual development, and the successful completion of all assigned responsibilities.
2. Provide ongoing feedback to the individual employees of direct report regarding his/her performance; reinforce performance which should be retained and give direction for the performance which should be changed/corrected.  Prepare and conduct department personnel annual performance reviews to include merit increase consideration.  Working with the Human Resource Department, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, following F.E.C. procedures.
3. Provide training for new and existing employees of direct report ensuring each employee is trained thoroughly and is given every opportunity to be successful in his/her position.
4. Coordinating with the Human Resource Department for open direct report positions, advertise, screen, interview and recommend a qualified applicant for hiring. Ensure selected applicant meets the minimum requirements for the open position.

1. Approve, inspect and sign-off on the compliance of engineering and construction under his/her P.E. license.
2. Complete studies and planning for the design of transmission and distribution line system improvement projects. Studies to include load forecasting, voltage regulation, system capacity, load monitoring and other applicable items to make sound engineering decisions.
3. Assist in annual budget preparation, identifying system improvement projects with budgetary costs on a priority basis to be constructed in the following budget year.
4. Prepare complete job packages for yearly system improvements projects, highway relocates and large commercial developments. Packages to include design documentation, staking sheets, material lists, etc.  Prepare purchasing specifications for non-standard or unusual material items.
5. Maintain open communication with all departments regarding various design projects including project scope, project schedule, and delivery of long lead items and changes to job after release.  Provide oversight and technical support to warehouse and operations on projects after release.
6. Oversee project work completed by consultants. Ensure jobs are completed to FEC specifications and that complete job packages are provided under the agreed contract price.
7. Working with Engineering and Operations, investigate, develop, and maintain F.E.C. construction and material standards.
8. Assist in completion of fault sectionalizing study. Provide pertinent information as required from system improvement projects to keep study updated.
9. Provide assistance to requesting members with technical problems, including complaints regarding power quality. Refer members to an outside source when appropriate.
10. Maintain knowledge and keep up-to-date with local, state and federal safety codes; RUS construction standards; F.E.C safety manual; F.E.C. objectives and applicable policies; and, F.E.C. practical construction methods.
11. Maintain ongoing, effective communication with direct supervisor regarding questions, technical problems, concerns, and status of the current project.
12. On a rotating basis, will be required to serve in an “on call” roll to direct after hours dispatch and line personnel regarding major outages or abnormal system behaviors.
13. Professionally represents the Cooperative at assigned committees and meetings.
14. Maintains assigned F.E.C. vehicles to include: gas, washing, a clean and orderly interior, etc.
15. When traveling throughout F.E.C. territory, is aware of the condition of the system. When a problem or hazard is noticed, accurately complete a service order and/or communicate with the appropriate F.E.C. department.
16. Always assist members/vendors/employees and the general public in a courteous and professional manner ensuring their continued satisfaction with FEC. Work in harmony and show respect to all fellow employees in order to promote an effective and pleasant working environment.
17. In pursuit of zero workplace incidents, promotes and maintains a positive safety culture while adhering to all applicable policies outlined in the Safety Manual. Reports all incidents and potential safety hazards in a timely manner to supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
18. Become familiar with and keep current with F.E.C. objectives and applicable policies.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by management applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities.

As a cooperative, Flathead Electric is owned by the members who get their power from our Co-op, which includes everyone in the Flathead, Libby and Cooke City areas of Montana. That means the employees are members and own the cooperative too. We treat every member like family and friends, because they are.

For 85 years, Flathead Electric Cooperative has been an employer of choice in Northwest Montana. As part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), Flathead Electric provides competitive pay, exceptional benefits including a retirement plan, a matching 401K, and generous health/dental/vision/disability insurance. We try to incorporate fun into our workdays, host employee family events throughout the year and provide opportunities for our employees to help the Board of Trustees shape the future of the Co-op by participating on exploratory advisory groups an, innovative pilot projects.

We believe in hiring the best and promoting from within. Flathead Electric provides on the job training and offers an education reimbursement program for those employees wishing to better their education to pursue opportunities at our Co-op. Flathead Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Flathead Electric Cooperative does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or retaliation.

Some positions are “safety sensitive,” some require a CDL, and all have access to confidential member information at times. Therefore, we screen our applicants thoroughly. All employment offers are contingent upon passing a limited background check and a drug screening appropriate for the position. Once hired, employment is subject to a one-year probationary period, during which time employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice.

By submitting this application, the applicant affirms that information provided is true and complete information, no requested information has been concealed, and Flathead Electric Cooperative is authorized to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information provided is found to be untrue, or concealed, employment may be denied or terminated.

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