Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.  Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.

Must possess a valid Vehicle Operator's License.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of designing and developing substations and electric distribution and transmission systems along with the operation and maintenance of each.

Working knowledge of clearance and tagging procedures.

Basic understanding of construction practices, equipment and materials.

Working knowledge of SCADA system operations and use.

Considerable knowledge of National Electric Safety Codes, OSHA regulations, and other codes and regulations governing power transmission and distribution.

Ability to coordinate, schedule, assign, prioritize and supervise the work of skilled utility workers.

Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing and make presentations in a public forum.

Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities.

Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, vendors, manufacturers, contractors, other public utility professionals, administrators, regulators and the public.

Ability to use basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax, personal computer and applicable software applications such as work processing, spreadsheet, database and applications used in electrical system modeling and automated drafting.