There are no current openings. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS WANTED (Multiple positions available)

Whether you’re a recent graduate interested in the field of electrical distribution, or a P.E. with several years of experience, and would enjoy living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

EDUCATION: We are looking for talented and progressive thinkers who either already have their P.E. or are interested in getting on a path to obtaining their P.E. 

EXPERIENCE: Experience in the power industry or in electrical design is highly desired.  Experience with system protection, system design, electrical modeling, broadband, interconnections, and/or SCADA would be a plus.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) would be helpful. 

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: The ability to communicate well and explain engineering principles and/or designs to both technical and non-technical personnel is necessary.    

WORKING CONDITIONS: Engineering positions may sometimes require working outside. Occasional travel may be required to represent the Cooperative at various professional and association meetings.

POSITION: ENGINEERING FIELDMAN

We are currently looking to hire an Engineering Fieldman to work out of our Headquarters Office located at 10384 River Rd., Denton, MD.

EDUCATION:  High School graduate or equivalent is required.  Two-year engineering/technical degree preferred.  Recommended concentrations such as surveying, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering.  Courses in Trigonometry or Algebra are desirable.

EXPERIENCE:  Successful completion of the Northwest Lineman College program (provided on the job) or two-year engineering/technical degree may be considered as a substitute for Engineering Fieldman 4th Class on-the-job training. Must pass required testing to enter position.  Required to take and pass designated training as prescribed by the Cooperative which may require travel.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must become familiar with the engineering specifications book and fundamentals of electricity, Terms and Conditions of Service and right-of-way easement and membership requirements.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:  Must be able to operate a surveyor's transit.  Must be able to prepare members load survey and voltage drop calculation. Must possess excellent computer skills and the ability to learn software applications necessary to perform job functions.  Must have a valid driver's license.  Must be eligible to become a Maryland Notary Public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Some work inside with normal office conditions.  Works outside in all types of weather. Occasionally required to respond to major outages. Travel within system required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Required to pass a physical examination when employed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be dexterous, and possess excellent communication skills.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms’ climb or balance’ and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Director of Distribution Engineering

EDUCATION:  A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.  Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Maryland or become  registered in Maryland within one year.

EXPERIENCE: Must have five to eight (5-8) years experience in the field of power distribution engineering. Experience supervising and directing department staff is preferred. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and The National Electrical Code (NEC). Must have working knowledge of preparation and development of long-range engineering studies, sectionalizing studies, loading studies, voltage drop load studies and system fault currents studies. Must be able to design, plan and develop standards and electrical specifications for overhead and underground plant to include: substations, transmission lines and distribution lines.  Must have detailed technical knowledge of all phases of electric plant facilities to include design, operation, maintenance and repair.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Must be able to supervise and direct staff in designing all outside plant facilities required for the efficient operation of the electrical distribution system.  Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, other employees, members and the general public.  Must have the ability to work with other department personnel and supervisors in carrying out plans, construction, contracts, etc. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position requires working outside at times and some irregular hours. Attendance to outside meetings such as technical seminars, conferences and civic and professional meetings will be necessary.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS POSITION:

1. To perform engineering studies of the system to ensure that adequate capacity is available in the lines and equipment.
2. To assist large power consumers with plans and specifications for installation of their equipment to assure the member of efficient and adequate service at the lowest possible cost.
3. To plan street lighting systems to ensure members and the public of adequate outdoor lighting.
4. To ensure the proper metering of large power consumers.
5. Design the electrical layout of all subdivisions in such a matter that is optimal, promotes safety, ease of operations and minimizes investment costs.
6. To aid in the design configuration and implementation of SCADA and related requirement to ensure adequate reliability and power quality in accordance with Choptank Electric Cooperative (CEC) standards.
7. To provide technical support for operational implementation and accomplishment of CEC PR & PE standards by the operations section. 
8. To ensure proper interconnection of generating facilities to CEC’s system. 
    

There are no current openings. 

There are no current openings. 

POSITION:  APPRENTICE LINEMAN

We are currently looking to hire one Apprentice Linemen to work out of our Denton District Office located at 24820 Meeting House Rd. Denton, MD.

EDUCATION:  High School graduate or equivalent is required. 

EXPERIENCE:  Will have six months on the job training. Applicants with mechanical, technical and computer skills are preferred. Successful applicant will be required to enroll in the Northwest Lineman’s College Power Delivery Program and complete the program within two years. (All information for this program will be provided by Choptank Electric and can be completed while on the job and at home.)

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  A basic knowledge of electricity is desirable. Should be able, in a reasonable time, to develop knowledge of Cooperative construction specifications.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:  Should have the ability to learn the technique of pole climbing and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment, for both overhead and underground lines which are de-energized. Must have a valid Maryland Class “A restricted” or equivalent driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Outside under various weather conditions and subject to irregular hours for emergencies.  REQUIRED TO RESIDE WITHIN A TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MILE RADIUS FROM THE DISTRICT OFFICE, in order to be available in case of outages.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Required to pass a physical examination and drug test when employed and must continue to pass physical examinations required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Must be capable of climbing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking over rough terrain, and operating various equipment as assigned. 

There are no current openings.

There are no current openings.