Description

Summary
The Senior Apparatus Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership for transmission and distribution (T&D) assets. This role is responsible for developing and revising technical specifications and standards for new and existing assets, covering all aspects of design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The position plays a key role in advancing grid reliability, resiliency, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineers performing diagnostics, monitoring, equipment inspections, and grid technology reviews, while fostering cross-functional knowledge transfer.
Lead the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective development, integration, and implementation of future technologies and asset performance management strategies.
Support engineering and business initiatives, including the development of innovative procedures and design recommendations.
Provide guidance for new equipment installation and startup, ensuring smooth handover to operational teams.
Mentor junior engineers in assessing risks and investigating issues within the distribution system infrastructure.
Gather, analyze, and correlate data using engineering studies and procedures, including diagnostic testing of components and systems.
Facilitate training and professional development opportunities for team members.
Ensure protection of physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets while maintaining the highest standards of conduct in handling sensitive information and data.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a scientific/technical/math field.
Seven or more years of engineering experience in operations, production, construction, or maintenance environments.
Valid Class C Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience with distribution systems and apparatus equipment, including application, specification, design, and operation standards.
Skilled in T&D automation and applying new products and features to enhance grid reliability and safety.
Strong analytical ability to evaluate information, make strategic decisions, and assess the impacts of alternatives.
Effective collaborator, experienced in working with clients, peers, project teams, and management to achieve solutions and stakeholder alignment.
Proven ability to develop asset roadmaps and implementation strategies.
Demonstrated success in product development supporting new equipment and materials.
Expertise in managing risk and safety, developing business plans, and ensuring high-quality customer service.
Strong decision-making skills; results-oriented, team-oriented, and proactive in staying current with relevant technology and innovation.