Engineer I

Job Description:
Callouts:
This role is hybrid in the Johnston, RI Office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs)

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and publishing of standards and specifications related to Transmission Line Standards across s operating companies. The ideal candidate must be highly focused on safety, self-motivated, innovative, efficient, organized, highly skilled in problem solving, and has good presentation skills. Many tasks require novel solutions and creative thinking.

Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and update Transmission Line standard drawings, design intent documents, engineering instructions, and equipment specifications to implement industry best practice, and to drive consistent and effective results across Engineering, Material Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
Research and benchmark industry trends including new technologies.
Maintain engagement in industry events and conferences, and incorporate new technologies and best practices (occasional travel may be required).
Develop RFPs and evaluate proposals from consultants performing standards engineering work on behalf of.
Ability to manage engineering contractors as required and work effectively in a diverse team environment.
Visit the manufacturer's facilities when requested to inspect and accept new equipment.
Work with project teams to review standard exception requests that arise during design or construction.
Contribute as a technical consultant on aicable codes, regulations, NERC and NPCC requirements, and company standards.
Reinforce a strong safety culture within the group, through daily leadership and constructive behaviors.
All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Experience:
Prior utility experience (either as a direct employee or through a contractor performing work for a utility).

Preferred Experience:
Transmission Lines experience.

Is this position limited to office/home-based professional or administrative duties with no driving or field work
Description: Answer Yes only if the position is limited to professional or administrative duties performed in a traditional office or remote-home setting (vs. field work, in a plant/warehouse, etc.) and the worker does not operate a motor vehicle for any job duty, other than ordinary commuting to and from work. [ x] No [ ] Yes

LS&H: Will the worker perform duties involving navigable waters, marine, or waterfront operations
Description: If the worker will perform any duties on, over, or adjacent to navigable waters, or in support of marine, waterfront, port, terminal, dock, shipyard, vessel, harbor, or cargo operations, or any work that could potentially be subject to the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (USL&H), indicate Yes. [x] No [ ] Yes

Auto: Will the worker drive a motor vehicle for any business purpose other than ordinary commuting
Description: Consider if the worker be expected or permitted to drive for any business purpose outside of typical commute. Examples include errands, deliveries, pickups, transporting tools or materials, driving between job sites or other locations, moving vehicles, or using a personal vehicle for work. If so, indicate Yes. [ ] No [x ] Yes
If #2 LS&H= Yes; All 4 LS&H questions must be completed:

Will the worker perform maritime or similar waterfront work
Description: Consider maritime duties such as loading or unloading vessels, ship repair, shipbuilding, harbor construction, or similar work performed in connection with marine or waterfront operations. [ x] No [ ] Yes

Will the worker be assigned to or regularly perform duties in service of a vessel or group of vessels
Description: Answer Yes if the worker will be assigned to, or regularly perform duties in service of, a vessel or an identifiable group of vessels. [x ] No [ ] Yes

Will the work relate to natural resource operations on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf
Description: Consider work arising from or relating to operations on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf involving the exploration, development, removal, or transportation of natural resources. [x ] No [ ] Yes

Will the worker perform duties or travel by vessel beyond 3 nautical miles from U.S. shore or in international waters
Description: Answer Yes if the worker will perform duties or travel by vessel more than three nautical miles from U.S. shore and/or in international waters. [x ] No [ ] Yes

If 3 Auto = No: All questions are complete
If 3 Auto = Yes: All questions below must be completed:

Whose vehicle would the worker drive
Description: Select all types of vehicles the worker may drive while performing job duties or conducting business. [ ] Client vehicle [ ] Worker personal vehicle [ ] Rental/leased vehicle [ ] Customer/vendor vehicle [ ] Other: _______

How often would the worker drive
Description: Indicate the expected frequency of business-related driving. Do not include the worker's ordinary commute to and from work. [ ] Less than once per week [ ] Weekly [ ] Daily or primary job duty 3 c. Where would the worker drive Description: Select all locations or types of roadways where the worker may drive while performing job duties or conducting business. [ ] Client premises/private property only [ ] Public roads [ ] Between job sites/locations [ ] Customer/vendor locations [ ] Other: __________

What type of vehicle or equipment would the worker operate
Description: Select all types of vehicles or mobile equipment the worker may operate as part of their job duties. [ ] Passenger car/pickup/light van [ ] Cargo van/box truck [ ] Vehicle over 20,000 lbs. GVWR [ ] CDL/DOT vehicle [ ] Forklift/yard truck/mobile equipment [ ] Crane [ ] Other: __________

Would the worker transport any of the following
Description: Select all items the worker may transport while driving for business purposes. For this question, hazardous materials or chemicals include any substance or material regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as a hazardous material under 49 C.F.R. 171.8, including materials requiring placarding, shipping papers, labeling, packaging, or other transportation-related regulatory controls. Examples include flammable liquids, explosives, compressed gases, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, corrosives, and certain hazardous wastes. [ ] Passengers [ ] Customer property [ ] Inventory/equipment/tools/parts/materials [ ] Hazardous materials or chemicals (as regulated by DOT) [ ] None of the above

Would driving be time-sensitive or delivery-oriented
Description: Consider whether driving duties involve delivery windows, courier runs, urgent parts runs, route schedules, on-call driving, or productivity targets tied to driving. [ ] No [ ] Yes

Manual:
To be added to job template and vetted if Auto question # 3 is yes:
What are the (1) total miles and (2) radius driven (weekly)
Total Miles:
Total Radius:

Would driving be time-sensitive or delivery-oriented
Examples: delivery windows, courier runs, urgent parts runs, route schedules, on-call driving, or productivity targets tied to driving. [ ] No [ ] Yes