Electrical Engineer – Communication Position Available In Penobscot, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: Versant Power in Bangor, Maine is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Communication. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and troubleshooting communication systems, as well as managing capital projects for sub stations and AMI infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with vendors, developing lease agreements, and ensuring the reliability of communication circuits.
Job Description
Electrical Engineer – Communication at Versant Power in Bangor, Maine, United States Job Description Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine, while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and innovation, for over 100 years. We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general direction of the Assistant Manager of System Operations, PST & Engineering, this position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of focus areas. including transmission and distribution protection analysis, substation planning, design, specifications, procurement, and commissioning.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand one-lines, three-lines, schematic diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams for area of Engineering focus.
Project management responsibilities, where applicable, including fiscal control, reporting and closing of projects.
Understand the use of technical test equipment and oversight of the associated data and results. Interact with area field personnel, providing Engineering oversight and technical assistance as needed.
Understanding of applicable standards and regulations per specific focus area of Electrical Engineering.
Ability to develop solutions per system needs.
Ability to work collaboratively with other Engineers and other departments.
Understanding basic electrical theory and the application to a Power Utility.
FOCUS AREA – COMMUNICATION
Engineering design, material specification, cost estimates, justification and procurement for capital projects driven by customers or internal capital requests for sub stations, communication sites, AMI infrastructure.
Perform Fiber Optic Network Design, testing and troubleshooting.
Perform system maintenance for communications systems including microwave, SONET, and radio.
Work with vendors on two-way radio systems maintenance and ongoing improvements.
Working with the Legal department, develop and administer various lease agreements, such as communications site leases and fiber leases with other companies.
Perform radio propagation and Path Design.
Install and commission communication circuits over ICON and
JMUX SONET
Networks.
