Manager of Power Quality

Power Quality Manager

SESTERTii inc has been asked to identify a PQ Manager to spear a new departmental function withing our client's engineering corps. This pivotal role reports directly to the Dir. Engineering and works closely with stakeholders in Reliability Operations to assure our clients strategic initiatives are met. Specifically, this manager will be tasked in working with members on service issues, existing within the member's facility or on the distribution system. Currently there are no direct reports for the manager, but future growth positions are in the overall scheme.

Salary Range: $83,000 - 100,000 (Commensurate to Experience, but Negotiable)

Location: Texas

So what type of candidate are we seeking?

* BSEE or Equivalent Education, imperative.

* PE, or ability to obtain a PE, in the State of TX within 1 years of accepting the position.

* 5 years (+) working experience within power quality and reliability for an electric utility.

If you meet those requirements, then we would love to hear from you and provide you with all the detail we can offer.

Operations (Craft) Supervisor- Power Plant

Operations (Craft) Supervisor- Coal Fired Power Plant

Do you work in a coal fired generating station? 

Have you done so for at least 5-7 years?

Do you hold a Bachelors degree?

Experience with powerblock, pollution control equipment, and union contract management experience?

Have you dealt with NERC CIP compliance?

If you answered yes to these question and have an interest in America's gorgeous Southwest email us immediately for more information on this position.

SESTERTii inc has been retained to identify a Supervisor capable of leading large functional units and departments: construction, operations and maintenance, or warehousing within our clients production, transmission and distribution system units.

Specifically, this supervisor shall:

* Autonomously ensure appraisals, discipline and personnel matters within their departments and units are handled and company policy is followed.

*Delegate direction of work assignments and ensure department has adequately trained personnel to capably handle daily working assignments.

*Departmental goal setting, planning, implementation and budgeting.

* More information available upon request.

Control Room: Power System Dispatcher

Power System Dispatcher

Location: West Coast

Salary: Negotiable + Relocation

Need: Immediate Hire

Our client seeks an experienced system dispatcher (3-5) years of experience for an electric new opportunity (see what we did there?). 

This position will focus on the operating and monitoring the power and load management system, utilizing both SCADA and digital communication systems. Specifically the dispatcher will coordinate switching requests between cooperatives and neighboring utilities within the footprint. 

This position requires rotating 12-hour shifts (24x7) within a control room dispatching center. 

For more information on this opportunity, please email the SESTERTii recruiting team.

Hourly Trader (Power)

Hourly Power Trader

Location: Undisclosed

Salary: Confidential + Bonus + Shift-bonus

The SESTERTii team has been retained to identify an asset in power trading. This role will be responsible for local (native) load requirements -- from scheduling, to load management through hourly sales and real-time purchasing as required to maintain load req's. 

This role is rotating shift- covering 24x7 business operations. Limited travel will be required <25 div="div">

This is a confidential opportunity. Our client has asked for confidentiality, and we will work confidentially with candidates, until there is a point of mutual interest (ie you land the second date) at which point we will begin the interview process.

For more information on this opportunity please email the SESTERTii recruiting team.

Staking Engineer (Distro. Design)

Distribution Engineer / Staking Engineer

Location: Upper Midwest

Salary: $60-75,000

Our client provides electric service to customers in a seven-county region, just outside of a metropolitan center. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to plan, design, and coordinate projects for teh construction of overhead and underground distribution facilities. This work will include both new construction and modifications to the existing system.

We require AA Degree in Electrical Tech, or equivalent working years' experience in Distribution Design/Staking.

For more information on this opportunity email the SESTERTii recruiting team.

NERC Standards (Complaince) Engineer

NERC Standards (Compliance) Engineer

Location: Southeast US
Pay: Commensurate to Experience (Ballpark: $95-105)

Primary Responsibility: Ensure full compliance with NERC and other reliability monitoring and market monitoring enforcement programs, under supervised director and working with the limits of pre-established policies.

SESTERTii has been retained to identify an engineer with a flair for succinct and articulate communication. This engineer will be tasked with research and requirement gathering, compilation review and completion of information as required to maintain compliance with NERC and regulatory body compliance monitoring (CMEP) requirements. This will include filing self-certification, response to NERC Alerts, submission of data as required to ensure compliance with and continually prepare for audits and spot checks.

For more information, and for a more complete job description, please contact the SESTERTii recruiting team: info@sestertii.com.

Control Room Operator(s): Generation Dispatch, Balancing Authority, and Reliability Coordinator

Control Room Operators

SESTERTii has been retained to specifically identify six control room operators, two of each, to fulfill three different roles: Generation Dispatch, Balancing Authority, and Reliability Coordination.

These positions shall be based in the Midwest, and offer both strong comp. and relocation packages. Please contact SESTERTii for more, and more specific, information: info@sestertii.com.

Generation Dispatch: Responsible with communicating directly with Balancing Authorities, Energy footprint participants and generation operators regarding the status of generation units and real-time offers. Partner with Reliability Coordinators to maintain reliability. Specifically, we are seeking a BSEE, NERC Certification, or the ability to obtain NERC Certification within 6 months of employment, as well as one (1) year of experience in generation system dispatch, merchant operations, nuclear operations, generation operational planning or power accounting.

Balancing Authority Operator: Responsible for performing the real-time economic dispatch functions of the energy market as well as the BA function of the generation dispatching. 24x7 support in real-time operations. NERC Reliability Authority Certification required, or, the ability to acquire such certification within 6 months of employment is necessary. We are seeking (minimally) five (5) years of transferable experience.

Reliability Coordinator: Responsible to monitor and maintain the reliability of the transmission system. Specifically, we are seeking three (3) years of electric operations and transmission services experience and NERC Certification.

These positions shall be based in the Midwest, and offer both strong comp. and relocation packages. Please contact SESTERTii for more, and more specific, information: info@sestertii.com.

Sr. Market Engineer (Design or Operations)

Sr. Market Engineer (Design or Operations)

- Midwest Location
Salary ($90-105, commensurate to experience)

SESTERTii is seeking an engineer interested and capable of performing engineering studies  both analytically and economically, upon the various model, algorithms and processes used to operate the energy market. The core focus of this position will be to identify and provide economical and reliable improvements to the electric markets performance, operation, and planning.

To be considered for the Senior level role you must have four years of directly related experience, and, possess a BSEE. Directly related experience shall include system operations, market analysis or system planning within the energy industry; while also having at least one year of experience in the design and development of software systems for power markets. [Consideration will also be given to candidates with two (2+) years of experience for an Engineer II level role].


Please contact SESTERTii for more information about this opportunity: info@sestertii.com.

Distribution Applications Tech. (SCADA // Substations)

SESTERTii inc has been charged to identify an engineer or tech. capable of configuring and maintaining a SCADA (OSI) system and improve all the efficiency, reliability and to prevent damage to our clients electric distribution system.

Direct responsibilities will include configuring, installation and maintenance of the control system for running customer-owned distributed generation to reduce the company's demand charges, avoid fines and improve efficiency; similar work for running Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR).

Specifically, we are seeking (minimally) an Associated Degree in Electrical Technology or similar applicable degree (or combination of relevant experience). 3+ years of Utility work experience with SCADA systems, communication systems within substations, and we strong prefer familiarity with Schweitzer communication processors and controls.

This positions is based in Minnesota, and offers both a strong compensation and relocation package.

Please contact SESTERTii inc for more information: info@sestertii.com.

POSITION FILLED: Construction - Project Manager

Project Manager – Utility Construction Services

Connecticut (Relocation Package Available)

Salary: Commensurate to Experience (Likely: $103,000 – 112,000)

SESTERTii inc has been retained to identify an exemplary PMP-type Project Manager with experience in utility construction. We are not seeking an on-site type of PM however, but a soup-to-nuts, high-view PM with the capability to taking vacant land through the process (rick assessment, scope, timelines, etc.). We require a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering, or related, and minimally eight (8) years of related technical and project management experience in a construction environment or electric utility (including project management experience in Transmission and Distribution). We are seeking demonstrable project management effectiveness leading cross-functional teams to successful completion of electrical engineering and/or construction projects.

The selected candidate will provide management for multimillion dollar, multi-year (large and complex) distribution projects associated with our clients 10-year plan. Manage a defined program of electric system projects for which engineering and/or construction may be provided principally by external resources (contractor/consultant). 

Participation in the development and implementation of PM process improvements across the company will be required. Additional responsibilities will include:

• ·         Providing project management leading, coaching and mentoring to project-team members;

• ·         Serving as assistant PM for other large, complex projects or programs.

For more information on this opportunity please contact Richard Witka, rwitka@sestertii.com.