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Tracking Code: 20120178

Job Description:

This list provides a general statement of duties to provide the intern with the opportunity to learn the standards within the industry and the cooperative. This list is not considered to be exhaustive and may be enhanced as processes change

 *Assists the engineers and technicians with calculations and studies that pertain to the company’s transmission and distribution systems

 *Assists in construction projects by participating in the preparation of construction drawings and material specifications through the bid process through award

 *Participates in commission testing in automated control devices

 *Observe field crews during construction activities

 *Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks

 *Maintain good relations in all contacts with general public and coworkers

 *Observes all safety rules

Required Skills:

Must be pursuing a major in electrical engineering 

Required Experience:

Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program with an in-program status of junior or senior 

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Intern

Tracking Code: 20120179

Job Description:

This list provides a general statement of duties to provide the intern with the opportunity to learn the standards within the industry and the cooperative. This list is not considered to be exhaustive and may be enhanced as processes change

 *Assists in the review, analysis, reconciliation, and recording of transactions

 *Assists in preparing and/or reviewing account reconciliations

 *Assists in gathering data used in the completion of external financial reporting

 *Assists in the annual budget process ensuring data is uploaded accurately into the accounting system

 *Ensures timely processing of journal entries and provides accounting information and analytical support as required

 *Provides support in the capital credits, treasury, and fixed assets area as needed

 *Maintain good relations in all contacts with general public and coworkers

 *Observes all safety rules

Required Skills:

Must be pursing a major in accounting, business or finance 

Required Experience:

Must be enrolled in an accredited accounting, business or finance program with an in-program status of junior or senior 

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Intern

Tracking Code: 20120177

Job Description:

This list provides a general statement of duties to provide the intern with the opportunity to learn the standards within the industry and the cooperative.

This list is not considered to be exhaustive and may be enhanced as processes change

 *Assists the IT technicians with Windows Client administration in a network environment

 *Assists in IT projects based on SMECO’s IT and Cybersecurity plans

 *Provides support to other team members with customer issues and requests using SMECO’s service-desk software

*Assists with monitoring user compliance to safeguard information

 *Assists with telecommunications activities associated with contact center

 *Observes and assists with virtual desktop management

 *Maintain good relations with other departments and coworkers

 *Observes all safety rules

Required Skills:

Must be pursuing a major in information technology

Required Experience:

Must be enrolled in an accredited information technology program with an in-program status of junior or senior 

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Intern

Tracking Code: 20120176

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Power System Communications Director

Position Description
The primary functions of this position will be responsible for directing the Communications Department resources in the major functions of design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the fiber optic SONET based communication system including: (1) licensed 900MHz multiple address system (MAS) for substation communications, (2) licensed VHF mobile radio system, and (3) Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) TGB base station communication backhaul.

In addition, this position will direct the communication requirements to support the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the following areas (1) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, (2) 230kV and 69kV protective relaying communications, and (3) 13kV distribution automation schemes.

Lastly, this position will provide the necessary 24-hour technical support for all power system communications to maintain system reliability and NERC Compliance. Implements the architecture for and operates IP-Based communication systems and IAN/WAN networks.

Position Requirements
We are seeking Bachelor of Science degreed electrical engineers with a minimum of ten years’ progressive work experience in power systems communication as a consultant or working in an electric utility with knowledge of relative communications applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required. CISCO or CCNA Certification is desirable.

Position Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and can range from $114,200-$154,100. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Required Experience:

Minimum of ten years’ progressive work experience in power systems communication as a consultant or working in an electric utility with knowledge of relative communications applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required. CISCO or CCNA Certification is desirable.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120175

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a System Protection and Control Director.

Position Description
The primary functions of this position will be responsible for directing the System Protection and Control Department resources in the major functions of design, installations, testing and maintenance of the following areas: (1) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and (2) 230kV transmission, 69kB sub-transmission, substation and 13kV distribution protective relaying systems.

In addition, this position will direct the Department efforts in improving service reliability, including the selection of all protective equipment and relaying systems. Provides guidance to the Operations Center with electric system configuration during contingency as well as normal situations.

Lastly, this position will provide the necessary 24-hour technical support for system reliability for all electronic systems and NERC Compliance.

Position Requirements
We are seeking Bachelor of Science degreed electrical engineers with a minimum of fifteen years’ progressive work experience as a consultant or working in an electric utility on systems design, protection and control, and relative power systems applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required.

Position Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and can range from $114,200-$154,100. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Required Experience:

Minimum of fifteen years’ progressive work experience as a consultant or working in an electric utility on systems design, protection and control, and relative power systems applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120167

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Assistant Building Services Engineer.  Demonstrates the ability to manage maintenance and service contractors for facilities system repairs and service. Also serves as a backup in the absence of the Facilities Engineer. Manages defined Capital projects under the supervision of the Facilities Engineer as it relates to the Cooperative physical assets, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical as well as office equipment and furniture, facilities maintenance equipment, etc.

This position requires an individual who:

• Demonstrates the ability to manage projects pertaining to building systems, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Manages activities of facilities maintenance contractors. Coordinates with maintenance contractors to ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA and other Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.

• Demonstrates the ability to proactively manage and coordinate inspections of buildings and grounds assuring  the assessments of all facility equipment including elevators, fire alarms, generators, UPS, access control systems, and other critical business support systems are operating and performing efficiently and as designed.  

• Communicate effectively with the business to ensure their facilities are maintained appropriately and preforming as designed. Evaluate, and when necessary, assist in redesigning office layouts to ensure all safety and security issues are addressed.   

Candidates are required to have a two-year college degree with experience/technical certification in mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.    Building Automation Systems management experience preferred.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of six years progressive experience in facilities services, Building Automation Systems management, project management, supervising and budgets.  Knowledge of safety, security and environmental regulations and building codes are also required.

The starting salary range for this position is $73,500-$95,300.  SMECO offers and excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

Exempt Status - The position is exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended - executive, professional or administrative definition.  This position requires availability for emergencies, attendance at night meetings, etc., without additional compensation.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

Candidates are required to have a two-year college degree with experience/technical certification in mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.    Building Automation Systems management experience preferred.

Required Experience:

Candidates are required to have a minimum of six years progressive experience in facilities services, Building Automation Systems management, project management, supervising and budgets.  Knowledge of safety, security and environmental regulations and building codes are also required.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120163

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Facilities Management & Operations Director.  This position directs the overall operations, activities, and resources for SMECO facilities and is responsible for directing employee performance, the establishment and management of the facilities budget, and the development and training for facilities management staff.  This position directs all projects related to new construction along with renovation and maintenance efforts associated with existing facilities.  Ensures engineering and construction standards comply with NFPA, OSHA, regulatory requirements, and all federal, state, and local codes and regulations. Directs the facilities management team during all major emergencies or outages and manages any facilities risk to the business and employees.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Demonstrates senior leadership in directing the operation and maintenance of facilities and services programs in support of program and policy objectives. This includes the ability to provide leadership oversight, strategic planning and direction, program guidance, and policy direction to ensure consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness in the areas of facility management.
• Demonstrates ability to develop requests for proposals including scopes of work, perform bid evaluations, and establish contracts for facilities services. Promotes diversity within facilities management department through support of the cooperative’s supplier diversity program.
• Directs the development of policies, practices, guidelines, performance measures, and standards to be implemented throughout the facilities management program.
• Demonstrates experience in leading and managing complex facilities management services, including effectively communicating and working with stakeholders to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver customer focused solutions.
• Communicates effectively with senior management and the Board of Directors as it relates to reporting on facilities condition assessments, recommendations for facilities improvements, and project progress reports.

Candidates are required to have a Business Management or Engineering degree in Facilities Management. Technical certification in construction management, a trade certification, or a Facilities Management Certification is preferred.  Must be familiar with building codes and other federal, state, and local regulations. 

Candidates must have a minimum of eight years progressive experience in facilities management, project management, and or construction management. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate experience with safety data sheets, fire safety, life safety codes, and managing LEED certified buildings.  A minimum of four years supervisory experience is required and the candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Candidates must have working knowledge and experience in budgeting, as well as knowledge in safety, security, environmental regulations, and building codes.

Starting salary ranges between $112,000-$151,100. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

Candidates are required to have a Business Management or Engineering degree in Facilities Management. Technical certification in construction management, a trade certification, or a Facilities Management Certification is preferred.  Must be familiar with building codes and other federal, state, and local regulations

Required Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum of eight years progressive experience in facilities management, project management, and or construction management. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate experience with safety data sheets, fire safety, life safety codes, and managing LEED certified buildings.  A minimum of four years supervisory experience is required and the candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Candidates must have working knowledge and experience in budgeting, as well as knowledge in safety, security, environmental regulations, and building codes.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120162

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has immediate openings for Journeyman Lineman positions in our Hughesville and Leonardtown locations.  SMECO is a rapidly growing electric utility that serves over 160,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C.  SMECO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  The primary functions of this position will be to provide efficient construction, operation and maintenance to all types of conductors, structures, and equipment used in the transmission and distribution systems.  This position pays $43.07/hr. 

The successful candidate should possess demonstrated experience as a Journeyman Lineman who performs all necessary activities in the construction, maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and underground distribution lines.  Thorough knowledge of electricity, NEC, NESC, OSHA rules, ability to climb, mechanical aptitude, and a valid Class A CDL and current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate are required.

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Power Line Apprenticeship program and Journeyman’s card/certificate. 

Interested applicants should apply via our website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Power Line Apprenticeship program.

Required Experience:

Journeyman's card/certificate

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120161

Job Description:

SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative.

SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 162,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $980 million, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.

Primary Functions:

• Directs the resources of the Transmission & Substation Operations Division in the areas of (1) Power Systems Control, Protection, and Data Acquisition (SCADA/AMI), (2) 230, 69, and 13 kV substation maintenance and operation, (3) microwave, fiber optic, licensed VHF radio, and licensed 900 MHz radio communication systems and associated multiplexing equipment, (4) 230 and 69 kV transmission system maintenance and operation, (5) revenue-class automated metering systems (AMI), and (6) transportation and power operated equipment fleet procurement and maintenance.
• Adheres to the SMECO Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
• Directs the overall functions of design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the Cooperative’s essential communications, control, substation apparatus, and protective relaying systems.

Starting salary ranges between $129,600-$181,200. SMECO offers and excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Required Skills:

Education – Four-year college degree in electrical engineering; some power system electives preferred. Professional Engineer Certificate also required.

Required Experience:

Minimum 15 years progressive work experience in electric utility systems design,
protection and control, with knowledge of relative power systems applications.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120160

Job Description:

SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative. 

SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 162,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C.  SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $980 million, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.

Primary Functions:

• Directs the Cooperative’s electric system performance relating to: adequate facility capacity margins, normal and contingency system response, operability, safety, reliability, engineering and construction standards, protection and sectionalizing practices, and power quality.
• Directs the scope, engineering analysis, methodology, construction coordination, documentation, timeframe, and associated activities for completing Cooperative electric system studies, associated software model development, and electric system interconnections.
• Directs system planning and engineering activities to ensure corporate compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), PJM, and Maryland State Public Service Commission (PSC) reliability regulations, Pepco-SMECO Transmission Owner Interconnection Agreement statutes, and the Cooperative internal compliance program (ICP).
• Ensures the cooperative’s electric system is configured, engineered, constructed, and operated in a manner that ensures normal and contingency facility capacity margins, operational flexibility, system reliability, and safety meets customer-member, PSC, and NERC reliability expectations.
• Performs conceptual engineering, issues circuit protective sectionalizing directives, prepares project scope documentation, and serves as a subject matter expert (SME) liaison for engineering, right-of-way, and construction project coordination activities that enhance the Cooperative electric system. 
• Develops and directs Cooperative Electric System Studies and report documents such as but not limited to: construction work plans (CWP), Plant Improvement Plans (PIP), system losses, power flow, short circuit protective coordination, sectionalizing, outage contingency, and motor start / flicker studies. 

Starting salary ranges between $112,000-$151,100. SMECO offers and excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/careers

Required Skills:

Education - Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering college or university in an engineering discipline is required, with some business administration, computer, management services, power systems engineering, and technical writing courses preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland is essential. Candidates with registrations from states maintaining reciprocity with Maryland must obtain Maryland Registration within one year of employment.

Required Experience:

Must have eight or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the engineering, construction, or operations department of an electric utility or engineering consulting firm, with supervision preferred. Familiarity with electric utility transmission, station, and distribution facility design, planning, construction, operations, maintenance, specifications, power systems software, and administrative principles and practices is required.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 20120157

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 162,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $980 million, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.

SMECO has employment opportunities in our Transmission, Distribution, and Operations Departments. SMECO is aggressively pursuing electrical engineers required to fill recent promotional vacancies, retirements, and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology.

SMECO is seeking candidates with up to five years of experience including new electrical engineering graduates. We have also been very successful at transitioning electrical engineers from other industries into the electric utility business.

We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Distribution Technical Engineering and Design needs:

Electric Service Design

Design electric service for residential, commercial, and industrial projects which includes transformer sizing and loading requirements, phasing, primary and secondary cable selection, fuse/coordination device selection, and design documentation. Directing, coordinating, and monitoring engineering projects/programs, and/or permits/contracts as required. 

We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, and Operation’s needs: 

Substation and Transmission Projects
Engineering and design of new and existing substations and transmission including drawing development, specifications preparation, and electrical calculations. Preparing material and construction contracts including drawings, material lists, and specifications, and managing the procurement process. Coordination of various consultants, contractors, and internal SMECO departments during the execution of the planning, engineering, procurement, construction and operations of the defined project. 

System Protection and Control
Provides technical resource in the major functions of design, installation, testing and maintenance of SCADA system, 230kV transmission, 69kV sub-transmission, and substation protective relaying schemes. Prepares specifications for microprocessor based protective devices and controls for utilization in the electric system (LTC, protective relay, var controllers, etc.). 

Relay Test and Commissioning
Develops procedures and assists with the testing and commissioning of protective relay systems and SCADA equipment for transmission, substation and distribution equipment. Test and Commissions local and communication-assisted differential, impedance, directional/non- directional overcurrent, sync-check, and voltage/frequency based protective relaying schemes for 230, 69, and 13 kV systems. Also prepares and checks settings for protective relaying devices and schemes. 

Salary Range - $63,800 - $109,400

Required Skills:

An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and be or able to become a registered Professional Engineer with experience in the Electric Utility industry. 

Required Experience:

Specific experience in the electric utility industry is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit from other areas of the electrical engineering industry. 

Position Advantage 

SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative. 

SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular