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A typical day at work begins with AutoCAD working on designs for Greenfield Substations as well as expansions for brownfield substations. A typical day is not very typical since you can be pulled in many different directions with the multiple projects the engineer has on-going. 
As a Substation Engineering Intern, your task is to work closely with the Substation Engineers and assist them in any way possible. Your tasks can vary from anything to designing, buying material, helping with standards, substation visits, as well as being assigned your own projects. 
Going into the internship, I had no power systems background, with the internship I believe I have learned the basics of power systems and more. Being exposed to substations and a professional work environment, I feel that not only have I learned the technical aspects of the work, but I fell I have learned how to approach a task and ensure it will be done as efficiently as possible. I feel what I have learned is the professional work experience that no school can teach you.
The hardest part of the job which is also the most enjoyable is that we have so many projects and so many deadlines that we have to meet, that you won't be working on the same project everyday for a month or more. Maybe you will be giving a certain project all your attention for a day maybe two days maximum, but with the nature of the job, it doesn't allow you to do that more than that. More often you will find yourself working on a particular project for 2-3 hours maybe and being pulled away from that project due to the fact that you have other projects that require your attention. I believe this is the most enjoyable part because you never get bored and you are always exposed to something new every day. Being able to learn something new every single day on the job is something I am truly enjoying about the position.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Before retiring I had amazing supervisors who did not micromanage. The supervisor that came in as I got closer to retiring was always looking over my shoulder telling me how and what to do while trying to restore power during outages.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper management wanting answers or reports during inclement weather on outages, overloaded substations that would shut down during extremely hot days was an issue every summer and engineering wouldn't remedy the problems.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great environment just dislike the nepotism cause it who you know to climb the corporate.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day would be little to no outages, recording outages where crews were replacing equipment that needed to be upgraded, reviewing outage reports, and making modifications.

El Paso Electric is a great place to work at. Safety is their number one priority.  Great benefits and great people to work with.  There's always something new to learn to expand your horizon.  Working as a team and being a team player is a great quality to possess because working cohesively with each other is an everyday thing here and I love that. No one is left behind or struggling on a project for example. Dependable co-workers.  I learned different aspects of the company and interesting to know how everything ties in together. I love being around my co-workers, they make everyday enjoyable even when there's so much responsibilities to handle in a day.

The pay at the company is very good for the region.  There is no shortage of work at the company.  However, many of the people at the VP level manage their departments in a manner that places their own agendas above legitimate company business.  A lot of hiring and advancement opportunities at the managerial and executive levels are based on nepotism and the social circles in which you run.  Simply stated, many VPs focus much more on whether they like you rather your actual skills and abilities in making hiring and promotional decisions.

I started working for UDC a few days after I graduated from college. Management is great, and I work outside 98% of the time. I started off in Southern California close to family and in beautiful areas. I just recently accepted a temporary assignment for a four month project in El Paso. This project deals with traveling through tough terrain and having to stay in motels in extremely small towns in Texas and New Mexico, so the living situation was not ideal, and the working conditions were tough being in the middle of nowhere. I do enjoy working for this company, but I would not accept a  project like this one again.

A typical day at work was taking the call from customers and helping them with there accounts.  We also took service orders for new service, disconnect service. I was very helpful with my customers and helped them to answer there questions then or ,I would call them later.  Management was good but sometimes they wanted more and yet , I was doing the Best too help them.  I even got some customers called to say they were very happy with my help and friendly.  I really enjoyed the coworkers with me.  I would not mind work there again but in a different department.

Work assignments are varied and typically follow a "what did we do last time" approach.  Changing regulations from three different regulatory bodies and a customer base that is never happy can weigh on an employee, but management takes into consideration the "moving target" dilemma and treats its people well.  Co-workers develop friendly relationships within their respective business units and foster a strong teamwork culture.

Job is typical of most utility companies in the USA.  The day starts with a loaded e-mail inbox with requests for information or requests for assistance.  The hardest part of the job is the data overload; it's very difficult to shut down for the day after leaving work, because you are always on.  The enjoyable part of the job is the people-interaction.

EPE was once a highly regarded workplace where employees were valued, and leadership often advanced from within the company. After the acquisition, however, new executive roles were introduced and filled by individuals loyal to the new administration, many of whom were only in El Paso temporarily. Bureaucracy has grown, the company seems focused on raising customer rates while cutting employee benefits, and nepotism is evident, with many positions given to friends of managers

The Human Resources department needs improvement.   Certain ladies have their circle and make others feel left out when a new person joins the team. They promote who they know rather than hire people with education and experience. My experience was poor and I moved on to another employer.  

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