Job Specification Details

Technical, analytical and engineering work at a professional level for the Department of Public Service involving planning aspects of utility engineering with particular emphasis upon electrical systems planning. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner.

This particular position will be responsible for Energy Assurance Planning funded through an ARRA grant. The purpose of the grant is to strengthen and expand State and local government energy assurance planning and resiliency efforts by incorporating response actions for new energy portfolios and Smart Grid applications; second, create jobs; and, third, build in-house State and local government energy assurance expertise. The project will support the building of regional energy assurance capability to allow the State to better coordinate and communicate state-wide, and with other states, on energy security, reliability and emergency response issues. Analyzes configuration and improvements to new or existing power transmission and distribution systems in the State. Organizes, coordinates and crafts planning process with a diverse stakeholder group to enhance the state's energy assurance and resiliency plans. Responsible for all aspects of grant management, final written reports as well as public presentations. Other duties as required.

Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting with some travel to sites and meetings for which private means of transportation should be available. Some public speaking, attendance at public meetings, and testimony before committees and boards many be necessary. Evening, weekend or overtime work may be occasionally required.

Knowledge of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Considerable knowledge of the properties and behavior of electricity in large transmission and distribution grids.

Understands electric utility operations. Familiar with normal and emergency operating practices.

Considerable knowledge of technical literature involving electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems. 

Considerable knowledge of the uses of data systems and computers as they relate to electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Ability to understand sophisticated technical diagrams, maps, specifications, and analyses.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or civil engineering.

Experience: Five years engineering experience including three with an electrical utility, an agency regulating electrical utilities, projects that involve electrical systems and/or generation. Construction experience desirable.

Registration as a professional engineer with the State of Vermont may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.