ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - T&D PLANNING

JOB TITLE:                              ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION PLANNING

LOCATION:                              HAMPDEN OPERATIONS CENTER 

REPORTS TO:                          PROGRAM MANAGER, T&D SYSTEM PLANNING

POSITION STATUS:                 EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT, FULL TIME 

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 T&D System Planning Program Manager this position encompasses electrical engineering duties under a variety of focus areas, including transmission and distribution planning, 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 Areas: 

• Work closely with others in the department and those necessary in other areas of the Company to facilitate the development of short-term and long-term distribution and transmission capital project plans based on system or equipment reliability, safety, risk assessment, condition, loading and other factors. This will include project development, scope, justification, priority setting and forecasting.
• Work closely with the Company’s Substation Engineering, Power System Technical, System Operations, and other departments to ensure compliance with enforceable NERC O&P Reliability Standards applicable to the Company.
• Some project management responsibilities, including planning, environmental, material management, financial support, and coordination of all involved parties. Responsibility for technical support of projects from conception to completion. 
• Supervision of subcontractors and/or consultants doing work similar to or involved with normal engineering duties.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of existing and emerging NERC Operation and Planning (O&P) Reliability Standards
• Compilation of electrical system data, statistical reports, and specific data requests.
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of periodic data submittals and reports as mandated by FERC, NERC, ISO-NE, MPUC and other outside entities as deemed necessary.
• Performs analysis in support of the Company strategy regarding grid modernization, system reliability, safety, or other business objectives
• Study the distribution system to identify current and future needs for capital planning. This would involve system modeling using CYME software and understanding the company’s Distribution modeling criteria.
• Build and update the Distribution System model using CYME software ensuring it is up to date and accurate. Continuously integrate system changes into the model.
• Work closely with System Operations to determine system capabilities in case of maintenance, field work, and emergency situations.
• Support of Distributed Generation and utilize CYME software, GIS software and other Engineering tools to perform System Impact Studies associated with new or existing solar sites and for Distribution Project screening.
• Review solar developer documents for completeness and updated documents for changes.
• Pre-liminary Engineering design and creation of project estimates that are formulated based on the study results and review project estimates and scope documents with Solar developers.  Maintain project documents throughout the study process.
• Work with various consulting firms to initiate and review DG project studies that are required for interconnection. 

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required. Five years of T&D Engineering preferred. Related field experience in focus area will be considered.
• Experience with PC based software including excel spreadsheets preferred.  
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards. 
• Maine driver’s license required. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES:  

• Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties; this includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Able to deal with ambiguity, among multiple projects and competing priorities. 

NOTES: 

• Position requires sitting, standing, driving, and walking on uneven terrain. 
• Routine work outside required. 
• Position requires concentration and strong organizational skills 
• Usual work hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours are required.
• Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.

RATE OF PAY: 

Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Versant Power is a tobacco-free, fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED 10/10/2025