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Requirements:   Responsible for all new design, maintenance and integrity of the electrical system in a specific geographical area of the CEC service territory. Ability to work independently and across all departments to ensure efficient and timely job progression and completion.  This position could be based at either our Bend or Redmond locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proficient in transmission and distribution design principles and practices
• Demonstrates consistent comprehensive knowledge of CEC construction specifications, NESC code and customer service policy
• Apply CEC standards and construction methods to design electrical distribution system improvements, upgrades, modifications and new power line extensions
• Work independently to generate cost estimates and stake both overhead and underground facilities before construction
• Create staking sheets and have familiarity with ESRI products
• Analyze member problems and recommend appropriate corrective action to ensure cost-effective solutions as directed by the Supervisor of Engineering Services
• Direct and aid other CEC departments to ensure efficient and timely job progression and completion
• Be a mentor for newer engineers; provide guidance and oversight to ensure CEC values
• Work with the Chief Engineer on system modeling, protection studies, voltage regulation analysis and other special projects
• Support a culture of safety and excellence through active involvement and promote a sense of shared responsibility for safety
• Assist the Operations department with Standby Supervisor duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Engineering degree or comparable experience, training or certification program
• Ten or more years performing as a Distribution Engineer with a professional and consistent exemplary work record in the power industry
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relations and communicate effectively
• Must be able to hold and retain a valid State of Oregon Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite

In addition to competitive wages, we offer a full array of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) plan and disability

About Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Central Electric Cooperative is one of Oregon’s 18 member-owned cooperative electric utilities. CEC is a transmission and distribution cooperative. Its source of wholesale electricity is the federal power marketing agency, the Bonneville Power Administration. Central Electric obtains this supply through Portland, Oregon based PNGC Power, a generation and transmission cooperative owned by 14 Northwest electric distribution cooperative utilities, including CEC. CEC provides electric service to portions of Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Grant, Linn, Wasco and Lake counties, in central and eastern Oregon.

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