Senior network engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide comprehensive engineering design services for substation facilities, and to ensure that these facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. Provides leadership, training, and direction to fellow staff members.

Works independently to develop economical, technically feasible, reliable substation physical and control designs with direct supervision and guidance.

Provide accurate cost estimates for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified.

Directs the engineering and drawing production of electrical designs for SPR water facilities. (Applies to Reno location only)

Provide coordination and communication with other departments such that total project schedules and expenditures are maintained in accordance with commitments.

Provide input for development of detailed project schedules and update project management system to reflect the status of projects assigned.

Monitor project expenditures, and practice cost control such that project commitments are met.

Ensures quality control on assigned projects by providing construction support as needed, including coordination with construction forces and job site inspections.

Based upon level of experience, provide assistance and guidance to other departments and districts in the solution of non-standard or complex substation design problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

10-15 Years or Substation Design Related Experience

Requires a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge and demonstrated excellence in substation / control engineering principals and considerable knowledge of other phases of engineering.

Must be able to direct, coordinate, and review the work of a staff of engineers, technicians, and designers. Must have considerable knowledge of economic analysis methods, budgeting procedures, and company policies, rules and regulations.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of utility engineering practices and procedures, construction methods and material specifications.

Uses considerable judgement and originality and solves unusual problems with a high level of independent decision-making.

May assign and review work of other department staff. Typically requires 10 years engineering experience including 5 years at the Eng. II level.

Employees who promote to this level must have or obtain professional registration within 24 months of job award.

ABOUT US

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 10003164

Job Category : Electric Operations

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day

Travel Requirements : Up to 25%

Pay Range : $103,800 to $122,000 per year

Business : Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company