District Distribution Engineer

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER I
POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide technical assistance in the design and construction of the
Cooperative's distribution system and provide input in the areas of possible improvement to
existing facilities; serve as the point of contact for large consumers within the district with
ongoing construction, expansion, or adjustment needs related to the Cooperative's distribution
system; provide technical assistance to consumers, provide supervision for section personnel
assigned; work in a team-oriented environment and provide the leadership and vision consistent
with the mission of the Cooperative.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
EDUCATION: Require Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field. Prefer a
Degree in Electrical Engineering. Prefer significant progress toward EIT certification and
undergraduate curriculum including engineering related to the field of electrical power
distribution and transmission. Require ITS certification within one year from the date of hire in
the position.
EXPERIENCE: Require one (1) year of responsible electrical distribution experience involving
engineering design and layout for the expansion of the electric distribution system, power
requirements, and related specifications and codes.
KNOWLEDGE: Require a working knowledge of the application of engineering principles and
practices involved in the design and layout of electrical distribution systems, including both
overhead and underground. Require a working knowledge of the National Electric Code,
National Electrical Safety Code, RUS Specifications, and construction assemblies. Require
knowledge of managerial functions including planning, controlling, and the application of
supervisory principles in motivating those supervised to effective performance. Require ability to
pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in
furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills, excellent communication skills, both written and oral
and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the ability to do the following: evaluate
problems and requirements and plan systems and courses of action which will achieve a
consistent, coordinated, and improved level of engineering and operations results; effectively
direct and coordinate team projects; develop and maintain good morale; leverage technology to
enhance methods of accomplishing the goals of the department; devise means of securing
maximum efficiency of personnel and resources; apply research and study for evaluating
activities and keeping abreast of developments in the electric distribution industry. Requires the
ability to apply the required technical knowledge and experience in performing the staking of
single and three phase line extensions, relocations and conversions, sizing of transformers,
conducting voltage checks, coordinating protective devices, sketches drafting and posting of
maps, and completion of related reports with normal minimal supervision. Requires the ability to
apply codes and procedures and exercise judgment in broad aspects for occasional
independent action or decision. Requires the ability to meet schedules and standards of

assigned work and contribute to an effective flow of work; plan and prepare programs and
budgets and evaluate results toward their accomplishment. Must be willing to pursue a
continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering
his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS:
Reports to: District Engineering Supervisor
Directs: Others only as assigned or directed
Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive
relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results
expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and
cooperative spirit.
External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the
general public, and other external contacts to assure positive results.
This position is primarily light work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with inspection;
requires the physical abilities of hearing, talking, grasping, pulling, pushing, walking, standing,
reaching, balancing, climbing, and repetitive motions; and is exposed to both inside and outside
environmental conditions.
The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that
are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given
position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric
Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or
otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Review the district GIS (Geographical Information System) to ensure protective device
coordination, feeder load balancing, and compliance with Cooperative policies and
procedures.
2. Create master designs for large multi-phase commercial and residential developments
and ensure that work orders released comply with overall plans.
3. Serve as engineering contact point for large accounts as assigned with responsibility for
system layout, creation of necessary work orders, and coordination of required
materials.
4. Review and approve work orders for large outdoor lighting projects as assigned.
5. Layout and create work orders for system improvement projects, work plan items, DOT
projects, etc., as assigned.
6. Provide work direction for staking personnel as assigned.

7. Assist staking personnel with complex designs as needed, including pole loading
analysis.
8. Ensure that district maps - including GIS, OMS, and special one-line drawings - are
correct and properly updated.
9. Provide technical assistance for commercial and residential power quality complaints
and/or questions as assigned.
10. Provide engineering support to marketing personnel as necessary to analyze territorial
boundary questions.
11. Periodically review min/max reports on district distribution system feeders and
recommend adjustments for load balancing as necessary.
12. Operate Outage Management System (OMS) and/or provide engineering support during
emergency outage situations.
13. Direct switching on the distribution system as necessary to accommodate construction
and routine maintenance needs and to isolate problem areas during outages.
14. Maintain familiarity with the district distribution system and make recommendations for
system improvements.
15. Periodically review OMS reports and outage records in order to identify reliability
concerns and make recommendations for improvements.
16. Attend and participate in local Georgia Utility Coordinating Council (GUCC).
17. Maintain knowledge of critical loads within the context of the Emergency Operating
Procedure, including medical facilities, water/sewer facilities, police/fire, communication
towers, schools, etc.
18. Coordinate plans for the district's system automation.
19. Participate in public education and awareness of cooperative's mission.
20. Maintain working knowledge and follow the best safety practices set forth in the
Cooperative's Safety Manual.
21. Attend and participate in annual meeting as required or directed.
22. Perform such other duties as may be required or directed.