Transmission Line System Engineer

Company Summary Statement
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Rhode Island Energy is seeking a Transmission Line System Engineer in Providence, RI.
The Engineering position provides engineering expertise and technical support for capital projects and operations for the Rhode Island Energy overhead and underground electric transmission system. The Engineer is responsible for supporting emergency events, final acceptance of new equipment installed on the transmission system, capacity needs/system stability analysis for other departments, and inspection & maintenance plan development and implementation.
Responsibilities

• Travel domestically and internationally to cable manufacturers for quality assurance visits.
• Provide technical support during construction procurement events.
• Provide technical support and equipment acceptance review during the construction phase of the project cycle.
• Respond to underground cable emergency events including initial response instructions per system operation manuals, fault/damage detection, material procurement, and restoration oversight.
• Provide technical support to internal and external departments for the application, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system.
• Provide input to the five-year work plan and ten-year Strategic Asset Management Plan for future projects.
• Provide input to develop long-range inspection and maintenance plans, asset replacement policies, strategies, and programs.
• Manage internal and external resources performing cyclical inspection and maintenance programs.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline. In lieu of degree, applicants who have PE license in the state of Rhode Island will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for the specific position.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline. In lieu of degree, applicants who have PE license in the state of Rhode Island will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for the specific position.
• Participates in forums to influence current trends within the industry.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university program accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent. (Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.)
• Professional Engineer registered in applicable state.
• Experience in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems.
• Knowledge of the overhead and underground electric systems and practices, relevant utility industry practices, standards and legislation, and of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
• Ability to accurately communicate with field operation crews during OH or UG failures and guide them through troubleshooting either over the phone or on-site.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate interpretation of analyses.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, and must be able to present information in a clear and concise manner to large groups, senior management, regulators; internal customers and external contacts
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours or work off-hours including nights/weekends/holidays as necessary
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university program accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent. (Discipline required will vary by the specific job requirements.)
• Professional Engineer registered in applicable state.
• Experience in the energy industry.
• Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems.
• Knowledge of the overhead and underground electric systems and practices, relevant utility industry practices, standards and legislation, and of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
• Ability to accurately communicate with field operation crews during OH or UG failures and guide them through troubleshooting either over the phone or on-site.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate interpretation of analyses.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing, and must be able to present information in a clear and concise manner to large groups, senior management, regulators; internal customers and external contacts
• Extensive and significant knowledge of one field of work or broad technical depth in multiple, related fields.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours or work off-hours including nights/weekends/holidays as necessary
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering