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Telecommunications Engineer

East Kentucky Power Cooperative -
Winchester, KY

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Communications systems expertise (engineering specialty)

Full Job Description

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

No Expiration Date

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Hybrid Remote Schedule

This role has the option to be a blend of remote and onsite work if department and business needs allow and with approval from direct supervision. Our hybrid remote work schedule combines three (3) days on premises with up to two (2) days remote.

Considering Different Levels

The following levels are open for consideration: Level 1, 2, 3 and Senior.

All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.

Key Roles

Level 1 - To assist in providing engineering services and support to assigned group. Works under direction of more senior individuals in work group. Willingly accepts range of assignments, subject to checks and verification by more expert team members.

Level 2 - To provide engineering services and support to assigned group. Works under limited direction of more senior individuals in work group. Willingly accepts range of assignments, subject to checks and verification by more expert team members.

Level 3 - To provide engineering services and support to assigned group. Demonstrates proficiency of technical expertise in work group area, and developing skills/familiarity in related technical areas. Ability to work independently on most assignments. Willingly accepts range of assignments, subject to limited checks and verification by more expert team members.

Senior - To provide expert engineering services and support to assigned group. To successfully manage assignments in a safe, regulatory compliant, timely, and cost effective manner. Demonstrates robust technical expertise in work group area and related technical areas. Ability to work independently on assignments and provide work direction to staff/contractors. Willingly accepts range of assignments. Serves as a technical representative of EKPC in a variety of public and corporate settings.

Key Responsibilities

Level 1 -

All Specialties

Under direct supervision, develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
Under direct supervision, develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
Assists with status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
Assists with preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
Gains awareness of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS, etc.).
Gains technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and remains current on the industry.
Works with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
Under guidance, provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
Assists with the creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
Develops working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.

Telecommunications

Under direction, develops and evaluates alternatives for proposed projects and system modifications to meet system performance criteria.
Under supervision, assists in developing reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
Uses computer programs/applications to perform studies and analyses and create programs as necessary to accomplish work objectives.
Assists in conducting studies using various methods, some of which include path propagations (computer and map), Land Mobile Radio System coverage predictions, propagation delays through the system, and engineering economics.
Assists in developing structures and equipment bidding documents for telecommunications facilities.
Assists in developing substation telecommunications equipment bidding documents for distribution and transmission substations and MOAB switches.
Assists with the DC power distribution design (battery, charger, and breaker panel) for telecommunications facilities, when applicable.
Assists with designs and prepares material lists for new telecommunications facilities, facility upgrades, and additions.
Assists with site grounding layout and grounding detail.
Assists with all relevant RUS procedures, specifications, NEMA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, EIA/TIA222, etc., and applicable standards and FCC Rules and Regulations.
Assists in preparing monthly and weekly status reports for the section.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Level 2 -

All Specialties

Under limited supervision, develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
Under limited supervision, develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
Collaborates on the preparation of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
May provide work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
Manages multiples assignments with minimal assistance.
Completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
Aware of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
Gains understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
Under limited guidance, provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
Assists with the creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
Demonstrates working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
Demonstrates ongoing technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.

Telecommunications

Develops and evaluates alternatives for proposed telecommunication projects and system modifications to meet system performance criteria.
Uses computer programs/applications to conduct studies and perform analyses which involve path predictions for Land Mobile Radio System, microwave, and fiber optic coverages, including path propagations (computer and map), propagation delays for system protection, and engineering economics.
Develops bidding documents for telecommunications equipment/facilities and for distribution and transmission facilities.
Designs DC power distribution (battery, charger, and breaker panel) for telecommunications facilities, when applicable.
Designs and prepares material lists for new telecommunications facilities, facility upgrades, and additions.
Designs site grounding layout and grounding detail.
Maintains safety awareness related to telecommunication equipment and facilities.
Maintains awareness of all relevant procedures, specifications, standards, and rules and regulations related to telecommunications and involving the following parties: Rural Utilities Services (RUS), NEMA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, EIA/TIA222, etc.
Prepares monthly and weekly status reports for the section.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Level 3 -

All Specialties

Develops reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
Develops and coordinates individual project work plans and manages through completion taking needed corrective action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
Develops work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities.
Successfully completes increasingly complex assignments.
Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
Manages multiples assignments and assists other staff.
Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
Maintains technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
Completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules). Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
Aware of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
Gains understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
Contributes to creation of corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
Demonstrates working knowledge of sound engineering practices and standards.
Demonstrates ongoing technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.

Telecommunications

Develops and evaluates alternatives for proposed telecommunication projects and system modifications to meet system performance criteria.
Uses computer programs/applications to conduct studies and perform analyses which involve path predictions for Land Mobile Radio System, microwave, and fiber optic coverages including path propagations (computer and map), propagation delays for system protection, and engineering economics.
Develops bidding documents for telecommunications equipment/facilities and for distribution and transmission facilities.
Designs DC power distribution (battery, charger, and breaker panel) for telecommunications facilities, when applicable.
Designs and prepares material lists for new telecommunications facilities, facility upgrades, and additions.
Designs site grounding layout and grounding detail.
Maintains safety awareness related to telecommunication equipment and facilities.
Maintains awareness of all relevant procedures, specifications, standards, and rules and regulations related to telecommunications and involving the following parties: Rural Utilities Services (RUS), NEMA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, EIA/TIA222, etc.
Prepares monthly and weekly status reports for the section.
Assists with applications, frequency coordination, licenses, and construction permits for applicable agencies such as Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission (KAZC).
Coordinates scheduling of training sessions for telecommunication technicians related to new equipment.
Responsible for being knowledgeable of all department, business unit, and cooperative goals and developing projects that will aid in their achievement.
Manages multiple projects including the preparation of job status reports on projects for review.
Prepares cost and work order estimates on projects; submits to appropriate department.
Participates in development of capital management project presentations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Senior -

All Specialties

Develops/finalizes reports and work plans which recommend action considering short and long-range objectives, economic and budget considerations, etc.
Develops and coordinates departmental project work plans and manages through completion taking needed correction action. Informs supervisor and manager of any major developments or changes in direction of the project.
Leads development of work plans and monitors actual progress of applicable portions, taking any corrective action required.
Completes status report for all work assignments and keeps management informed on progress.
Technical representative in meetings with public, members, vendors, contractors, and other utilities.
Successfully manages complex assignments on routine basis.
Trains and develops less experienced engineers.
Provides work direction to other staff/contractors on projects as assigned.
Manages multiples assignments and mentors other staff.
Analyzes data and makes recommendations and/or decisions.
Maintains and approves technical records (e.g. drawings, files, databases).
Oversee and/or completes preparation of estimates (cost, work order, schedules).
Thorough knowledge of all relevant procedures, specifications, and applicable codes, regulations, compliance rules, and standards (e.g. RUS).
Collaborates with other team members and supervisors in carrying out assignments.
Thorough understanding of how decision making and work product impacts other systems, operations, and processes.
Provides engineering assistance for Member Cooperatives.
Creates corporate standards and specification related to respective expertise.
Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment of sound engineering practices and standards.
Demonstrates strong technical expertise and awareness of job related field, and continues to remain current on the industry.
Performs all work in a safe and timely manner.

Telecommunications

Develops and evaluates alternatives for proposed telecommunication projects and system modifications to meet system performance criteria.
Uses computer programs/applications to conduct studies and perform analyses which involve path predictions for Land Mobile Radio System, microwave, and fiber optic coverages. This also includes path propagations (computer and map), propagation delays for system protection, and engineering economics.
Develops bidding documents for telecommunications equipment/facilities and for distribution and transmission facilities.
Designs DC power distribution (battery, charger, and breaker panel) for telecommunications facilities, when applicable.
Designs and prepares material lists for new telecommunications facilities, facility upgrades, and additions.
Designs site grounding layout and grounding detail.
Maintains safety awareness related to telecommunication equipment and facilities.
Maintains awareness of all relevant procedures, specifications, standards, and rules and regulations related to telecommunications and involving the following parties: Rural Utilities Services (RUS), NEMA, NEC, NESC, ANSI, IEEE, EIA/TIA222, etc.
Prepares monthly and weekly status reports for the section.
Coordinates scheduling of training sessions for telecommunication technicians related to new equipment.
Responsible for being knowledgeable of all department, business unit, and cooperative goals and developing projects that will aid in their achievement.
Initiates status report for all assigned projects and keeps Management informed on progress.
Manage multiple projects including the preparation of job status reports on projects for review.
Prepares cost and work order estimates on projects; submits to appropriate department.
Prepares telecommunications solutions and project cost estimates for the member system cooperatives, when requested.
Coordinates frequencies and licensing activities for all East Kentucky Power Cooperative and member systems, when requested, microwave, Land Mobile Radio System, and power line carrier when required by the Federal Communications Commission.
Keeps informed of new technologies and regulations which affect EKPC's telecom system.
Monitors and inspects contractor work for conformance to construction specifications.
Coordinates and reviews the work of engineers, other professionals, or student engineers working on telecommunications projects.
Develops cost effective solutions to complex communications problems.
Maintains a solid understanding of electronics, telecommunications hardware, and system functionality to assist technicians in solving difficult problems.
Develops and provides capital management project presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Level 1 -

Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor¿s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based upon EKPC's business needs, a specific discipline may be determined.

Experience: No experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

All Specialties

Developing written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
Must develop good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
Must have the ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
Must have the ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Must have the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities, with direction.
Must have good data analysis and problem solving abilities.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Telecommunications

Must have understanding of basic electrical systems and circuitry.
Previous power systems education or telecommunications preferred.
Previous experience with CADD applications preferred.

Level 2 -

Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor¿s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based upon business needs, a specific discipline may be determined.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience.

Skills and Abilities:

All Specialties

Gains understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
Proficient written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
Must have the ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
Must have the ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Must have the ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities, with limited direction.
Must have good data analysis and problem solving abilities.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Telecommunications

Understanding of maps, plans, and survey information.
Proficiency in the use of electrical and electronic schematic diagrams and mechanical drawings.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with other technical and non-technical contacts.

Level 3 -

Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor¿s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based upon business needs, a specific discipline may be determined.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience.

Skills and Abilities:

All Specialties

Demonstrates understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
Demonstrates understanding of negotiation and conflict resolution.
Demonstrates ability to lead or provide work direction to others.
Gains understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
Demonstrates ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
Demonstrates ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Demonstrates ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
Demonstrates sound data analysis and problem solving abilities.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.
Must be capable and willing to learn on-the-job and advance to the next level of engineering responsibility.

Telecommunications

Ability to plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate personal work activities with limited supervision.
Ability to perform project management effectively with multiple teams.

Senior -

Education and Certifications / Licenses: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required. Based upon business needs, a specific discipline may be determined. Registered Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred.

Experience: Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

All Specialties

Thorough understanding of business acumen, Cooperative financial structure, and business plans.
Proven ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
Ability to lead and provide work direction to others.
Thorough understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of Cooperative business.
Ability to present technical information to wide range of audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (e.g. reports, emails, presentations).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other contacts, both inside and outside the Cooperative.
Proven ability to creatively apply technical skills to projects and activities.
Ability to think logically, and to understand instructions on specific objectives, complex features and possible solutions.
Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned work activities.
Excellent data analysis and problem solving abilities.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other common business applications required.

Telecommunications

Requires mature engineering knowledge and judgment in the area of telecommunications in a T&D and/or power plant environment.
Requires knowledge of good engineering practices and standards.
Requires knowledge of T&D and/or power plant telecommunications installations, operations, and maintenance procedures.
Requires knowledge of contract procedures.
Demonstrates ability to make responsible decisions in the execution of contract requirements.
Must be able to read, interpret, and prepare system and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Must have the ability to think logically and creatively and to understand instructions on specific objectives, any complex features, and possible solutions, and formulate good engineering work.
Must be able to plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering.

Competencies

Level 1, 2 and 3 -

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Contributing to Team Success
Decision Making
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Senior -

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Contributing to Team Success
Decision Making
Gaining Commitment
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Working Conditions

Level 1, 2, 3 and Senior -

This is primarily an inside position with usual office conditions.
Must maintain a valid driver¿s license.
Travel in and outside the system; travel may be overnight.
Work outside normal hours may be required.
Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.

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