Engineer I, T&D Standards, Distribution in Las Vegas, Nevada at NV Energy

NV Energy
Position Title: Engineer I, T&D Standards, Distribution

Job ID: 10005292

Location: Las Vegas, NV, United States
Description:

Job Description

Basic Purpose

The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Standards Engineer I will work with a wide range of engineering and field functional groups within NV Energy to create and maintain material, installation, and construction standards and specifications. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to develop technical expertise in the design and construction activities.

The functional area of expertise will be assigned - distribution.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and maintains material, installation, and construction standards and specifications.

• Creates, revises, and publishes T&D Standards documentation and data with consistent and adequate detail.
• Evaluates new technology, materials, and work methods using engineering principals for appropriateness to the T&D system.
• Identifies and engages stakeholders to support standard update proposals, identify impacts, and provide analysis.
• Supports inquiries and requests for clarifications on standards information.
• Provides technical support for the procurement of major equipment and materials.
• Conducts cost and safety analysis, and utilizes regulations and industry codes and standards as a basis for decisions.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with internal customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Managing multiple tasks to completion
• Effective oral and written communication

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, graphical design software, and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required. Limited travel will be required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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