UTS - Temporary Electric Distribution Systems Engineer at UNC Chapel Hill

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Understand electrical protection principles of the 12 kV or higher utility electrical systems. Familiarity with Schweitzer Electric relays is preferred.

* Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings.

* Ability to learn new concepts, particularly in the electric power discipline.

* Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

* Ability to work effectively on projects, and in different campus settings, with a wide range of professionals.

* Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the ability to utilize them to make effective reports and presentations.

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred: * Experience working with a utility electrical system.

* Has passed the NCEES Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam and has EIT professional credentials

. Experience with a municipality underground electrical system is highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Positions in this banded class are responsible for consultation, investigation, evaluation and planning, design, design review and approval, and/or determination of environmental and safety impacts of work processes and products (buildings, utilities, systems, sites, mapping, or infrastructures); provide project management oversight, which may include supervision of lower level staff; oversee or review environmental, infrastructure and geomatic projects; and manage implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.

Positions at this level perform engineering or geomatics work of a limited to moderate degree of complexity. Positions may review/evaluate/prepare plans, specifications, calculations, and/or other engineering documents, provide recommendations to higher-level engineers for action; conduct inspections/audits/investigations; provide consultation; and may analyze or design projects of limited complexity and scope.

Knowledge - Professional:

Possession of a designated level of technical engineering skill such as electrical theory, the ability to apply elementary mathematics and to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. May be acquired through academic, apprenticeship or on-the-job training or a combination of these.

Possession of knowledge of statues/codes/regulations, industry standards, methods and practices and their application to specific situations, usually acquired on the job or in lower-level positions in the same or similar career path.

* Ability to understand and apply the basic engineering concepts, practices and theories involved in the design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations or repair of projects/sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.

WORK SCHEDULE

Duties for this position are performed during normal work hours (Monday through Friday 7am-4pm).

The position must respond to control system problems any time outside of the normal work schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays. This is a critical position. This position is considered an Emergency Duty Position and must report during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency. This position is considered a Communicable Disease Mandatory and must report during a pandemic or other health emergency.

VISUAL ATTENTION, MENTAL, CONCENTRATION AND MANIPULATIVE SKILLS

This position requires the ability to concentrate and the ability to work with one's hands on small, detailed parts and wires.

SAFETY FOR OTHERS

This position must adhere to all safety rules, procedures and regulations, comply with all federal, state, local health and safety as well as departmental safety practices and procedures. DYNAMICS OF WORK Workloads may increase unexpectedly. This position must be able to react to these changes and re-set priorities to meet work load.

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* Has passed the NCEES Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam and has EIT professional credentials

* Has passed the NCEES Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam and has EIT professional credentials

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

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