Senior Engineer, System Standards & Records

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for leading the execution and coordination of engineering activities. The position is frequently involved in more complex and non-routine engineering challenges. The role requires high levels of technical aptitude, problem-solving ability and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.
• Influences project decisions having a significant impact on the company.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction

Job Description:

• Leads and supports projects within scope, schedule, and cost.

• Leads and performs assignments in specialized areas requiring extensive engineering expertise.

• Reviews functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.

• Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.

• Reviews and authenticate designs.

• Work planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.

• Develops and update single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications. 

• Supports material procurement as a subject matter expert.

• Conducts high-level QA/QC design review, close gaps and manage lessons learned.

• Provides technical support to field and construction groups.

• Utilizes, develops, and improves engineering processes and standards.

• Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and senior management.

• Assists the Supervisor in managing engineering contractors.

• Participates, leads, and represents LUMA actively in industry technical activities.

• Acts as an expert witness or provide expert opinions as required.

• Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education and experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college. Eight years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience.  Master’s degree counts as one year. 

Licenses  

• Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

Skills

• Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment. 

• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.

• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.

• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.

• Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related subject such as engineering, computer science, business, etc.  or

• Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or Project Management Certification.

• Minimum of three related career experiences (i.e., changes in technical job responsibilities, which may or may not include a change in department) OR Lead Member of a recognized industry committee.

Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes

• Percent of time: 30% approximately

• Overnight required: Yes

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom

• Climb - Seldom

• Kneel - Seldom

• Grab - Seldom

• Bend - Seldom

• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS approximately

• Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle

• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom

• Working in high places - Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom

• Work with Electricity - Seldom

• Loud noise