Engineer 1ELECTRIC BULK TRANSMISSION

  • Memphis Light, Gas and Water
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • 6 hours ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Engineer 1ELECTRIC BULK TRANSMISSION - ( 250000EA ) Description

MLGW is the nations largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers representing diverse
backgrounds. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable
and affordable electricity, natural gas, and water service. We provide a full range of customer-oriented services, including
a major role in the economic development for our customers.

MLGW recognizes that our greatest assets are our employees and value diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed
to providing opportunities for career growth, training, and development. MLGW offers competitive benefits including PTO,
pension and 457B retirement plan. We are dedicated to corporate social responsibility through community volunteerism
and giving.

MLGW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected
by law. No information obtained in this application is intended to be used for such discrimination.

The Engineer I, Electric Bulk Transmission Engineer 1 will apply entry level engineering principles to interpret, analyze, organize and execute all documents associated with compliance to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards as it relates to the integrity of the MLGW Bulk Electric System (BES}; perform power flow and short circuit studies of MLGW transmission system; recommend corrective action for violations; coordinate system model data exchange with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA}; and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME} during external audits and during electric system crises. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Apply entry level engineering principles to prepare, interpret, analyze, organize and execute all documents associated with compliance to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC}, NERC Reliability Standards and Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC} as it relates to the integrity of the MLGW Bulk Electric System (BES). Perform power flow and short circuit studies; pre-outage system evaluation studies for Systems Operation for planned and emergency outages; and transmission system impact/feasibility studies of
MLGW transmission system. Conduct and manage complex internal projects such as the write/maintain Electric Master Plan report, Transmission Arnpacity book and FERC documents; and submit in a timely manner. Maintain all records of pertinent studies as required by FERC, NERC and SERC. Assist in the MLGW Culture of Excellence NERC training program; and update the Executive staff on NERC documentation progress and Master
Plan schedule, as needed. Act as MLGW Transmission Planner liaison to TVA as related to Bulk Planning, FERC, NERC and SERC reliability standards. Stay abreast of/participate in the latest developments of standards for FERC, NERC, SERC, TVA, etc.; coordinate system model data exchange with TVA. Operate Division vehicle. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications

A valid drivers license from state of residence is required.

EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.

EXPERIENCE
Must have 0-2 years of engineering experience in the creation and interpretation
of power flow cases and bulk transmission planning.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Must complete NIMS training within one year of entering the job. Must have an occupationally significant combination of: knowledge of and the ability to apply entry level principles of engineering/methods to NERC regulatory requirements and compliance of transmission system; knowledge of computer applications, engineering economy and statistics; organizational ability to plan, formulate and carry out programs/projects; oral/written communication skills, initiative skills, resource management skills, integrity analytical ability to solve complex problems, ability to work as a team, and promote safe work practices. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 20 pounds or more of force on a regular basis.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE
SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.

Primary Location : USA-TN-Memphis Work Locations : OF01 Electric Sys Ops Facility 2425 Covington Pike Memphis 38128-6935 Job : Engineering Organization : 0560330 Transmission Operational Planning and Crisis Management Job Posting : May 9, 2025, 4:48:24 PM Minimum Salary : 75,816.00 Midpoint Salary : 94785.6

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

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Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
Work From Home
Holiday Pay
Health & Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

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Originally Posted on: 5/12/2025