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Television Chief Engineer
(Media Program Supervisor)
posted 09-02-10

Wisconsin Public Television seeks a chief engineer (CE) to perform highly technical, supervisory and visionary work in Madison, Wisconsin. The CE has responsibility for day-to-day technical operations of the Wisconsin Public Television production and remote facilities, including supervision of all engineering staff at the television production center and the WHA-TV DTV transmitter. This work requires the use of independent judgment working from broad institutional policies and general objectives.

The CE manages the human, physical, financial and operational activities of the engineering department, and is responsible for research, evaluation, procurement, testing, installation, training, operation and maintenance of all electronic equipment and systems for television production and broadcast transmission. With other senior managers, the CE develops, communicates and implements a vision for new services and technical resources.

Overall emphasis is on

(a.) planning and implementation of complex production systems which increasingly rely on advanced computer technology and applications and

(b.) guiding and supporting the evolution of WPT from traditional production and distribution systems to new and constantly-changing technology iterations.

Desirable to have:

· significant progressively responsible professional experience in television production engineering;

· ATSC broadcast transmission;

· SBE Certification.

Work includes day, night, weekend and holiday hours. The appointment requires a two-year probationary period. A criminal history records check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Learn more about this opportunity at: http://www.uwex.edu/jobs/ or search for “Agency: UW Extension” on http://wisc.jobs/ or contact: Joann.Johnson@uwex.edu

Project Controls Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61160835EA)
posted 08-25-10

Location; Brea, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: Must have experience in the field of project controls, project planning, CPM scheduling, budgeting, commitment analysis, change order processing, estimating, forecasting, trends and Earned Value Management. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses four or more years of experience in project controls (defined as cost and/or schedule engineering) in transmission distribution, utility construction and/or maintenance of large capital projects. - Demonstrated experience balancing and organizing multiple projects, reviewing and documenting project progress, developing communication plans, and reviewing and updating scope and progress for construction projects. - Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Primavera, and Contract Manager/ Expedition. - Demonstrated experience articulating the primary linkages between project controls and the disciplines of estimating, project management, engineering, construction, contract administration and project accounting. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to present complex, technical information in simple, non-technical terms. - Must be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs promptly. - Demonstrated ability to validate and accurately analyze information, and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Demonstrated ability to initiate, evaluate, and implement suggestions to optimize effectiveness of the organization. - Demonstrated the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs. - Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals with little supervision. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position.

Preferences: Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a part of a PMO Cost Engineering-Major Projects Organization and act as a Project Cost Engineer or a Scheduler on major capital programs that could include substation, transmission and distribution related projects and other emergent projects. The successful candidate will perform the following tasks: Consult with customers, attend status meetings, engage with responsible people in other organizations and analyze cost and schedule information to generate timely reports that speak to issues regarding project controls, project planning, scheduling and budgeting, commitment analysis, change order processing, forecasting, trends and estimating in support of electrical transmission and distribution or other large construction project. As a Project Cost Engineer: The successful candidate will develop, monitor and report project plan, cost, forecast, trends, commitment and contingency. The successful candidate will calculate and evaluate cost variances for corrective actions. The successful candidate will review and analyze project scope changes, invoices and change order requests for proper justification, adequate budget and accurate accounting funding. Prepare cost reports and other analytics as required. Or as a Scheduler: Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and resource and cost-loaded CPM schedules and Work Breakdown Structures using Primavera 6. The successful candidate will monitor, assess and report progress and impacts to the critical path. The successful candidate will prepare schedule reports and other analytics as required. The successful candidate will implement project controls best practices and process improvement to ensure department-wide consistency, enhance communication and improve client satisfaction. The successful candidate will assist with any corporate and/or program-wide process and/or quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to efforts in SAP Release 3, P6/Contract Manager System and Change Management Process. The successful candidate will assist in and/or lead the preparation of cost or schedule data for use in the Yellow Book, General Rate Cases, Long Term Planning and Corporate Goals. The successful candidate will respond to cost or schedule data requests from internal or external organizations; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Senior Project Controls Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61147897EA)
posted 08-20-10

Location: Brea, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: Must have experience in the field of project controls, project planning, CPM scheduling, budgeting, commitment analysis, change order processing, estimating, forecasting, trends and Earned Value Management. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses eight or more years of experience in project controls (defined as cost and/or schedule engineering) in transmission distribution, utility construction and/or maintenance of large capital projects. - Demonstrated experience balancing and organizing multiple projects, reviewing and documenting project progress, developing communication plans, and reviewing and updating scope and progress for construction projects. - Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate the primary linkages between project controls and the disciplines of estimating, project management, engineering, construction, contract administration and project accounting. - Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and Scheduling/Cost Management software (i.e. Primavera and Contract Manager). - Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to present complex, technical information in simple, non-technical terms. - Must be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs promptly. - Demonstrated ability to validate and accurately analyze information, and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Demonstrated ability to initiate, evaluate, and implement suggestions to optimize effectiveness of the organization. - Demonstrated the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs. Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals with little supervision. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans and manage information. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position

Preferences: - MBA/MA/MS in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline. - Any Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) or Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification Credential preferred.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a part of a PMO Cost Engineering-Major Projects Organization and act as a Project Cost Engineer or a Scheduler Lead on major capital programs that could include substation, transmission and distribution related projects and other emergent projects. The successful candidate will perform the following tasks: Consult with customers, attend status meetings, engage with responsible people in other organizations and analyze cost and schedule information to generate timely reports that speak to issues regarding project controls, project planning, scheduling and budgeting, commitment analysis, change order processing, forecasting, trends and estimating in support of electrical transmission and distribution or other large construction project. As a Project Cost Engineer Lead: Develop, monitor and report project plan, cost, forecast, trends, commitment and contingency. The successful candidate will calculate and evaluate cost variances for corrective actions. The successful candidate will review and analyze project scope changes, invoices and change order requests for proper justification, adequate budget and accurate accounting funding. The successful candidate will prepare cost reports and other analytics as required. Or as a Scheduler Lead: Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and resource and cost-loaded CPM schedules and Work Breakdown Structures using Primavera 6. The successful candidate will monitor, assess and report progress and impacts to the critical path. The successful candidate prepare schedule reports and other analytics as required. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of project controls best practices and process improvement to ensure department-wide consistency, enhance communication and improve client satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead any corporate and/or program-wide process and/or quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to efforts in SAP Release 3, P6/Contract Manager System and Change Management Process. The successful candidate will lead the preparation of cost or schedule data for use in the Yellow Book, General Rate Cases, Long Term Planning and Corporate Goals. The successful candidate will respond to cost or schedule data requests from internal or external organizations. Perform other responsibilities as required.

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Technical Specialist - Radio Communications
Southern California Edison
(Ref, # SCE - NB61140561EA)
posted 08-17-10

Location: Fullerton, C.

Basic Qualifications: Must have a minimum of one year experience providing technical analysis and supporting projects on a wireless packet radio network.

Core Competencies: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Typically possesses three or more years experience in the field performing analysis and providing recommendations. - Demonstrated experience programming and provisioning radios for deployment into the field, testing radio communications, upgrading firmware, loading applications and troubleshooting failed radios returned from the field. - Demonstrated experience providing technical support for field crew and radio deployment teams. - Demonstrated experience planning, designing, programming, building, implementing, and maintaining Access databases. - Demonstrated experience providing leadership to a team. - Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to appropriately identify and respond to business needs, and facilitate the presentation of recommendations. - Must demonstrate the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel and all levels of management. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and accountability for results. - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, support business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences: Demonstrated experience with Landis+Gyr GridStream technology.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an Information Technology Specialist/Engineer in NetComm Engineering, located within the Information Technology Operations Network Services group. This position provides technical analysis and design support for Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU) and Customer Service Business Unit (CSBU) projects on a wireless packet radio network and requires extensive experience with Landis+Gyr GridStream technology. Typical responsibilities will include: Programming radios using Netman, IDT, NCMM, Radioshop and various other tools (in-house custom built tools), and provisioning the radios for deployment into the field; testing radio communications, upgrading firmware, loading applications and troubleshooting failed radios returned from the field which includes hardware and software testing; providing technical support for field crew and radio deployment team; providing team leadership for the Radio Deployment Team in a field location; assigning tasks and managing work to project scope and schedule; maintaining NetComm material inventory; planning, designing, programming, building, implementing, and maintaining the NetComm Project Database which links to Sybase, Oracle, and DB2 databases; designing and building forms for inputting radio sellout data, radio deployment data, and project tracking; working with business partners to analyze project requirements with respect to operational capacity and technical parameters and developing a plan of service for the projects; generating, processing and providing asset management, material inventory, budget, project, and purchase order status reports to management, engineers, clients and project leaders as required; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Engineer - Communications Testing
Southern California Edison
(Ref. #SCE - NB61126929EA)
posted 08-12-10

Location: Westminster, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Wireless Communications. - Must have experience with networking, radio frequency communications, and computer hardware and software. Core Competencies: - Typically possesses five or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience in evaluating new technologies. - Demonstrated experience with IBM Rational Suite. - Demonstrated experience with product development and testing. - Demonstrated experience supporting a computer or electronics test lab. - Demonstrated experience with embedded Microcontroller Design and Implementation. - Demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical information to non-technical audiences. - Proficiency with Visual Studio, Visio, LabVIEW, and Microsoft Office Suite. - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technologies. - Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients and peers. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability while accurately analyzing information and making sound decisions. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences: - Experience with IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee RF platforms and applications. - Demonstrated knowledge of Power Line Carrier technologies (Homeplug AV, IEEE P1901). - Demonstrated knowledge of smart metering and smart grid concepts.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the daily testing operations of Home Area Network (HAN) development test laboratory, which evaluates new HAN end devices and their compatibility with the smart meters and back office systems. Typical responsibilities include: compiling test procedures and executing lab tests; participating in field trials, pilots and proposals for adoption of new technology; providing technical guidance in the development of new HAN interfaces; providing input to the various standards bodies to ensure Southern California Edison's requirements are incorporated; ensuring skills are transferred to others by acting as a subject matter expert and technical mentor; determining the test approach and methodology, and the equipment necessary to ensure reliable, robust, and secure radio communications for SCE needs; gathering requirements and managing the development of new HAN interface solutions; working with a variety of stakeholders to enable HAN communications on multiple physical media; conducting and providing technical oversight to testing of HAN devices; managing root cause analyses; ensuring technology transfer to other lab members and other departments; engaging internal SCE stakeholders and other utilities to carry requirements to industry standards; providing technical input to field trials and pilots; contributing to proposals and collaborating with other SCE departments and Utilities; developing test methodologies, scope, and resources necessary to meet testing objectives; and performing other duties as required.

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Smart Grid Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61127708EA)
posted 08-12-10

Location: Alhambra, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Management. - Must have a minimum of two years of experience with the energy transmission and distribution automation. Core Competencies: - Typically possesses eight or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience with specifying, procuring, and overseeing large scale automation/control systems implementations. - Demonstrated experience with Substation and Distribution Automation. - Demonstrated knowledge of cyber security. - Demonstrated experience with communication networks and real-time operating systems. - Demonstrated experience in general solution architecture principles, such as Service Oriented architectures. - Knowledge of industry Smart Grid technology. - Knowledge of Energy Management Systems, Distribution Management Systems, Outage Management Systems and/or GIS applications. - Knowledge of system control and protection schemes of electrical transmission and distribution grid. - Demonstrated experience in the implementation of enterprise software systems. - Demonstrated experience as technical lead overseeing a cross functional project team or work group. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and a willingness to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and willingness to engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.

Preferences: - Understanding of the current and emerging Smart Grid standards (IEC61970, 61968, 61850, NIST, etc.) - Understanding of the NERC CIP and NERC Reliability requirements. - Experience in the integration of large scale implementation of Energy Management System, Distribution Management System, Outage Management System, Substation Automation, Distribution Automation, Metering Management System, AMI, GIS, etc. - Professional Engineer (PE) License in Electrical Engineering.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will assume the role of lead Engineer within the Power System Controls (PSC) section of the IT-Solution Delivery and Maintenance (SDM) department. He/she will be responsible as the technical lead for the company-wide Smart Grid initiatives. Typical responsibilities for this position include leading the translation of business client requirements into actionable project specific business and system requirements. The engineer will work with vendors to ensure their commercial off-the-shelve (COTS) products or custom solutions meet Company requirements. They will be responsible for aligning project system architecture with the overall SCE Smart Grid vision. The engineer is responsible for system testing and deployment activities to ensure that system meets the functional needs, the performance criteria, and smooth transition to the operational environment. The engineer will stay current with the industry smart grid technology and standards and be responsible for participating in the Architecture, Engineering Center of Competence (CoC) in an appropriate practice area; and performing additional duties as assigned.

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Nuclear Fuel Reload Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. #SCE - NB61114537EA)
posted 08-04-10

Location: San Clemente, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering. - Must have experience with nuclear fuel vendor reload analysis. Core Competencies: - Typically possesses five or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience presenting findings and recommendations to key management through reports and presentations. - Demonstrated experience with Unix environments. - Demonstrated knowledge of thermal-hydraulic and safety analysis. - Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, and standards. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective results delivery, team building, and willingness to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - ANSI: Shall be competent in technical matters related to plant safety and other engineering and scientific support aspects. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position.

Preferences: - Master's in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering - Professional Engineer's License in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing reactor core fuel management patterns within the Nuclear Fuel Analysis department. He/she will conduct fuel vendor reload analyses and make recommendations in order to maintain Southern California Edison's reload analysis capability. This individual will perform thermal-hydraulic and safety analysis calculations, as well as start up test predictions. In addition, this individual will collaborate with Operations, other engineering groups, and Licensing in order to report calculation results and support NRC interfaces. In addition, this individual will be responsible for technical plant analysis support in the areas of start up testing, loss of coolant accident (LOCA) and Non-LOCA analysis, spent fuel criticality, and reactivity management. The Engineer will design and develop technical configurations for the reactor for fuel reloads and perform other duties as required.

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Nuclear Operations Procedure Author
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61105068EA)
posted 08-01-10

Location: San Clemente, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of four years experience in nuclear plant operations, Operations training or Work Control or any combination of the three. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (i.e., minimum of five years in technical areas in a Nuclear Plant). - Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including identifying client needs, developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results. - Demonstrated experience completing multiple projects/assignments concurrently while adjusting to changing priorities. - Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to be able to communicate technical information to all levels of employees. - Must be recognized internally and externally as an expert in the field. - Must create a safety conscious work environment. - Familiarity with analysis of licensing changes, design changes, and/or procedures. - Familiarity with monitoring and providing expert recommendations on the design change and license change processes. - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, support and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - ANSI: Shall be competent in technical matters related to plant safety and other engineering and scientific support aspects.

Preferences: Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator license or Senior Reactor Operator license certification.

Typical Responsibilities: The Procedure Author Technical Specialist position is located in the Operations Procedure Group (OPG) at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). The successful candidate will perform in-depth analysis of proposed license changes and design change proposals, and evaluate them against present conditions in order to recommend changes to the current procedure set. Typical responsibilities will include the following: consulting with plant management and outside vendors, industry peers and other divisions to establish the best outcome for these proposed changes; recommending changes to those proposals in order for the proposed changes to meet other plant requirements; developing strategy for the management of procedure changes associated with design changes; representing Operations management as the team leader or as a member of special technical projects that require Operations input; being recognized as a subject matter expert to consult with all levels of management to present the best possible approach in the implementation of requests and required changes to procedures and programs inside and outside of the Operations division; implementing high level procedural changes that require a high level of detail and applicability to the operating license; working with regulatory agencies to ensure that SONGS receives up-to-date information regarding changes to policies and procedures; reviewing and approving Operations procedure changes based on design changes and other recommendations; developing and delivering training to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; leading teams in the implementation of specialized technical projects; conducting benchmarking throughout the industry, and recommending and implementing changes based on industry best practices; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Cost and Schedule Engineer (Project Controls)
Southern California Edison
(Ref #. SCE - NB60757007EA )
posted 07-29-10

Location: Brea, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management. - Must possess four or more years experience providing project controls support (defined as cost and schedule engineering) on programs, projects or contracts. Core Competencies: - Ability to understand the primary linkages between project controls and disciplines of estimating, project management, engineering, contract administration. - Demonstrated experience in supporting/managing engineering, procurement and construction projects. - Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles applied to engineering and construction projects. - Demonstrated experience with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and Earned Value Analysis (EVA/EVM). - The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong skills in the following areas: information gathering, data analysis, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. - Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to participate on high-level teams, develop and maintain effective working relationships, and facilitate cooperation among various internal and external organizations. - Demonstrated high level skills in both oral and written communication and be results oriented. - Demonstrated experience using project scheduling software (e.g. Primavera, or other project management software). - Must be proficient in the Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, communication and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferences: MBA/MA/MS. Previous experience as a Cost and Schedule Engineer at an Architectural &Engineering (A&C) and/or Engineering & Construction (E&C) firm. Demonstrated experience in utilizing and analyzing SAP data related to orders and financial reporting.

Typical Responsibilities: This position is responsible for cost and schedule engineering on Capital Program Projects that could include substation, sub transmission distribution lines, and Information Technology (IT) related types of work. This position provides direct, one-on-one cost and schedule support to Project Managers for programs/projects. Cost support would include, but is not limited to, the following: utilizing work order estimates to setup and establish a cost baseline for the project/program; initiating trends for project changes in scope, cost and schedule, and maintaining a trend log; and performing monthly cash flow analysis utilizing cost, commitment, and earned value analysis. This position will be responsible for accurately forecasting year-end and final project/program costs. Minimal Schedule support would include, but not limited to the following: utilizing Primavera/Project Systems scheduling software as the project scheduling tool; setting up and maintenance of project schedules, monitoring of the critical resources needed for the projects, and performing critical path and variance analysis. This position will assist in preparation of multi-year budget cost and schedule data for the use in company filings. There will be added focus on monitoring projects placed in-service and the timely closing of capital work orders. To this end, the position will forecast the work order closing on a monthly basis, including issuing Pre-Closing Analysis to the project team to help facilitate timely project closings. The position may perform other responsibilities as required.

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Distribution/Substation Automation Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61087531EA)
posted 07-29-10

Location: Westminster, Ca.

Basic Qualifications: Must have experience with electric utility substation and/or distribution engineering. Core Competencies: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or scientific/technical field. - Typically possesses eight or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience with distribution and/or substation protection/automation systems. - Demonstrated knowledge of next generation advanced substation and protection technologies. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles necessary to perform assignments for an electric utility substation/distribution installations or projects. - Demonstrated familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, DNP3.0, IEC61850. - Demonstrated experience managing automation projects, including identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the scope and/or resources, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance. - Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex technical information, create reports, and present recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients, peers, and all levels of management. - Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences: Professional Engineer's License.

Typical Responsibilities: This position will be a mid-level Engineer in the Automation and Communications Group in Advanced Technology within Southern California Edison's (SCE) Transmission & Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). The successful candidate will generate and manage pilot projects related to next generation advanced automation, distribution, substation, and protection technologies. Typical responsibilities will include: interacting with protection engineering, substation automation, field engineers, and equipment vendors; researching and monitoring new technology developments; training field personnel as needed; working with external organizations such as Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) on automation and communications standards; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Energy Efficiency Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61056942EA)
posted 07-14-10

Location: Irwindale, CA

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Must possess a minimum of three years of experience in energy efficiency programs and technologies.

Core Competencies: - Typically possesses five or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience providing subject matter expertise on CPUC regulations, policies and requirements regarding energy efficiency program administration. - Demonstrated experience managing the evaluation, development and implementation of projects. - Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel. - Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures. - Demonstrated ability to gather, understand, and integrate information in order to develop solutions, make recommendations, or propose action plans. - Demonstrated ability to provide functional direction to others. - Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and information effectively via oral and written communication to diverse audiences. - Must demonstrate the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with all levels of employees including Management and/or across company boundaries. - Must be customer focused to understand and respond appropriately to clients' business needs. - Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative, be accountable for individual results, and motivate self and others to set and achieve high performance standards. - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and support business plans, and manage information. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences: Professional Engineer's License. Demonstrated knowledge of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be an engineer in the Offer Management and Integration (OMI) unit of the Energy Efficiency (EE) Business Portfolio program, located within the Customer Service Business Unit (CSBU). This individual will evaluate proposals for new energy efficient measures to be included in the menu of offerings provided through SCE's Business Portfolio programs. This role will participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures regarding the evaluation, development and introduction of new measures to be included in the offerings menu. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise of California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) regulations, policies and requirements as they relate to EE Program administration. This individual will recommend policy decisions regarding the eligibility of customers, projects and technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and give recommendations to customers, contractors, and other SCE departments regarding program policy issues. The engineer will provide technology and policy expertise at weekly EE, Business Customer Division (BCD), and Program Service Organization (PSO) meetings. The successful candiate will act as a primary source of input regarding strategies for interaction and collaboration with other Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs). The successful candidate will provide technical support to internal and external parties and assist with calculating energy savings of projects. The successful candidate will represent the Business Portfolio Program internal and external to the organization. The successful candidate will develop and maintain external and internal Program Policies & Procedure manuals. The successful candidate will participate in project decisions that have minor impact on the Company. The successful candidate will oversee intern activities. The successful candidate will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Senior Civil Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref. # SCE - NB61056715EA)
posted 07-14-10

Location: San Dimas, CA

Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Must have a Professional Engineer's License in California. Must have experience with gas-fired, hydroelectric or nuclear generation engineering and design.

Core Competencies: - Typically possesses twelve years or more years of Civil/Structural engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience working with Civil/Structural engineering standards, codes, methods, practices, and principles necessary to perform engineering assignments. - Demonstrated experience working as a leader in an engineering environment. - Demonstrated strategic planning and forecasting experience. - Demonstrated project management experience and experience managing budget, scope and resources. - Demonstrated experience managing and directing cross-functional teams to address and solve business and engineering issues and problems. - Demonstrated experience producing technical or engineering reports and presentations. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with all levels of management, peers, other departments as well as internal/external stakeholders. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Willingness to travel across the Southern California Edison#s service territory as needed. - Must have and maintain a valid California driver license. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective decision making, and results delivery, as well as the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.

Preferences: Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. State of California Structural Engineer License.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will direct and perform civil/structural engineering tasks for projects. This individual will provide functional supervision to civil/structural engineers and designers in the preparation and coordination of engineering activities and construction documents. The successful candidate will provide technical information and recommendations related to project scope, engineering costs, schedules, analysis, and design methodology. This individual may also perform the following: establishment of project scopes of work; establishment and tracking of budgets and schedules; identification and management of technical resources; construction planning; and interaction with clients to insure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate will travel occasionally to gas-fired generating stations, peakers, hydroelectric generating stations, and other field sites across the Southern California Edison's territory. The successful candidate will perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Electrical Planner
Southern California Edison
(Ref.# SCE - NB61048570EA)
posted 07-08-10

Location: Torrance, CA

Basic Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of three years experience working in a service planner position or in a related engineering field.

Core Competencies: - A combination of education, training, and experience to gain knowledge and skills equivalent to those typically possessed by a high school graduate. - Demonstrated experience with engineering principles, construction standards, and industry practices. - Demonstrated experience using database systems for planning, ordering materials and scheduling work orders. - Demonstrated experience using tariffs and resource books. - Demonstrated experience determining scope of work, method of service, and construction methods for overhead and underground facilities. - Demonstrated experience preparing work orders or construction plans on projects. - Demonstrated experience using interpersonal skills to handle customer relations issues in an effective manner, which result in win-win situations. - Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and functioning effectively under tight time constraints, shifting priorities and making critical decisions with minimal supervision. - Must possess a valid California driver's license. - Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients' business needs. - Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact. - Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and other work units. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for the accuracy of information and for achieving results. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be administered as part of the selection process for this position.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will support the regulatory requirements of Southern California Edison's (SCE's) electrical distribution system by developing and designing plans, identifying necessary resources and providing cost estimates and options for the construction of distribution facilities. This position interacts with a diverse customer base on meeting electrical design needs and is responsible for providing successful outcomes for the customer and SCE on assigned or requested projects. Typical responsibilities will include: coordinating activities with other internal personnel and/or organizations to ensure compliance and appropriate follow-through of policies, procedures, rules, rates, and completion dates applicable to his/her assigned projects; managing work orders through the entire process and taking accountability for customer satisfaction; maintaining a current understanding of industry practices, standards and customer needs; acquiring permits and easements, identifying environmental requirements and coordinating required project components with other departments, customers, governmental bodies, and various external sources; managing numerous complex design projects from inception to construction completion; performing meter spots and related design work; acting as a mentor to Planner and Designer classifications, while providing assistance, guidance and instruction to other team members; supporting system emergencies as they arise; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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License Renewal Engineer
Southern California Edison
(Ref.# SCE - NB61045738EA)
posted 07-08-10

Location: San Clemente, CA

Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor Degree's in Engineering.

Core Competencies: - Typically possesses five or more years of engineering experience. - Demonstrated experience working with NRC license renewal processes and preparation of the license application. - Demonstrated experience assembling and analyzing engineering and safety data from diverse sources, and developing reports that address the NRC's areas of interest. - Demonstrated experience completing multiple projects concurrently while adjusting to changing priorities. - Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including independently identifying client needs, developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results/recommendations. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with peers, regulatory agencies and all levels of management, to develop solutions and provide recommendations. - Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, support business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - ANSI: Shall be competent in technical matters related to plant safety and other engineering and scientific support aspects.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. This position is located at the Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing (STARS) Center of Business on Plant Aging Management in Goodyear, Arizona. The successful candidate will occasionally be required to travel to other nuclear power plants in the United States. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a Nuclear Engineer in support of the team being assembled at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to work with the Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing (STARS) Center of Business on Plant Aging Management in Goodyear, Arizona to prepare the technical portion of the application that will be submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to renew the San Onofre Operating License. The successful candidate will be stationed in Goodyear, Arizona. The successful candidate will identify systems, structures and components (SSC) that fall within the scope of the license renewal process. The successful candidate will review each SSC's design specifications, operating history, and determine the need for a SSC-specific aging management review. The successful candidate will assess the existing programs at SONGS that are used to maintain the SSC's that are within the scope of license renewal to meet design specifications that require an aging management program using the nuclear industry's guidance. The successful candidate will work with other engineering and maintenance personnel to assess the program using the nuclear industry#s guidance for the management of aging effects to determine if the program needs to be enhanced or a new program needs to be developed. The successful candidate will assist in the development of Time Limited Aging Analysis of the plant equipment, evaluating mechanisms such as loss of material, loss of toughness, loss of pre-stress, settlement, cracking and loss of dielectric properties. The successful candidate will work with the vendor performing the environmental analysis required for the submittal to obtain a high quality product that meets the changing guidelines that the NRC will issue within the next year. The successful candidate will work with other SONGS employees and employees from the Center of Business to pull various sections of the report together into a single document. The successful candidate will coordinate the review of the document by subject matter experts and other site personnel and assist in facilitating approval by senior management for submitting the document to the NRC. The successful candidate will follow submittal to the NRC, coordinate the NRC site audits and respond to NRC requests for additional information. The successful candidate will occasionally be required to travel to other nuclear power plants in the United States. The successful candidate will perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Motor/Generator Supervisor
Southern California Edison
(Ref.# SCE - NB61032395EA)
posted 07-08-10

Location: Westminster, CA

Basic Qualifications: - Must have a minimum of five years experience in a position supervising, evaluating, training, coaching, mentoring, and/or developing bargaining unit employees. - Must have experience in monitoring and controlling project costs.

Core Competencies: - Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - Typically possesses five years experience in an electrical rotating equipment discipline. - Demonstrated experience supervising craft or technical personnel in the disassembly, testing, and repair of large A-C & D-C motors and generators utilized in an Industrial, Utility, and/or Co-Generation application. - Demonstrated experience working with union contracts and employees to insure compliance and to administer grievances, overtime, and employee performance. - Demonstrated experience working with project management techniques, including evaluation, development, and execution of projects in a dynamic environment. - Demonstrated experience interfacing and collaborating with all levels of management, peers, other departments, external customers and suppliers to achieve project success. - Demonstrated leadership experience, including prioritizing activities, delegating assignments, and holding employees accountable for results. - Demonstrated experience adapting to changing conditions relative to execution and job priorities. - Demonstrated experience working individually and as a team member and leader on multiple projects that have significant impact to the business line. - Demonstrated experience communicating with clients in order to provide project status updates and resolve issues. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective decision making, results delivery, team building, and willingness to stay current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning. - Demonstrated proficiency with PC applications, including Word and Excel.

Preferences: - Previous experience as a manager overseeing the overhaul or repair of large motors or generators. - Demonstrated experience working with SAP or other Business Systems used for Job Cost Tracking, Business Planning, Project Planning, and Reporting.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will supervise and provide direction and guidance to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) bargaining unit employees performing motor and generator repair functions. This individual will be responsible for supervising the safety and welfare of motor generator specialists during the day to day activities of working in a shop environment. This individual will also administer the labor contract related to grievances, evergreen, (overtime) and employee performance using the IBEW Local 47 contract to insure compliance. The supervisor will provide leadership on multiple simultaneous projects that have a significant impact to the business line. This includes providing cost estimates for projects and assisting in the development of work scopes, as well as interfacing and collaborating with all levels of management, peers, customers, other departments, external customers, and suppliers to achieve project success. In order to complete the various projects, the supervisor will provide direction for work to be performed and the desired results, evaluate, train, coach, and mentor bargaining unit employees, and allocate resources to meet deadlines. The supervisor will also interface with various internal and external customers, as well as management, in order to provide project status updates and resolve project issues. As a supervisor, this individual will conduct performance evaluations, ensure compliance with departmental/organizational policies and procedures, and contribute to the development of business unit plans, objectives, and initiatives for the organization, including employee qualification standards. This individual will also perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate may work various schedules, such as day shift, swing shift, compressed work schedules, and overtime as required to meet customer/job expectations and other duties and responsibilities, as requested.

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