Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is seeking a Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction and professional development to a staff of engineers and technical support in the planning, developing, organizing, coordinating and executing of a variety of engineering project/activities or issues/programs;
• Technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating aerial 69 to 500kV transmission engineering projects primarily in the Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power Regions;
• Perform and interpret complex engineering analyses for large and/or complex engineering projects;
• Represent Transmission Engineering in working with other departments, consultants and contractors to establish or review plans, designs, calculations methods, solutions, etc;
• To be consulted by associates and provide support, technical guidance, expertise and training to other engineers in the group thereby requiring a familiarity with New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia requirements.

Professional Skills and Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science in engineering;
• Minimum eight years of progressive, relevant engineer experience as described below OR the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training demonstrating the following skills:
• performing complex work independently, effectively incorporating transmission engineering theories, standards, concepts, and techniques as well as engineering/industry/government codes and regulations;
• performing and interpreting complex engineering and/or economic data analyses for complex transmission engineering projects, using specialized utility programs and/or vendor-specific software;
• developing creative solutions to complex problems;
• managing multiple complex engineering projects/assignments and ensuring work conforms to project/task requirements, including coordinating work across different areas, departments and/or work groups;
• identifying the need for new complex projects/initiatives and recommending a solution;
• mentoring engineers and others in a variety of transmission engineering projects/activities;
• keeping abreast of new materials, construction methods and developments in transmission engineering applications.
• Extensive experience demonstrating skill presenting oral and written results of engineering projects;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, analytical and e-mail software;
• Experience demonstrating skill using transmission design software (for example, Optimal PoleCad, SAG10, PLS-Pole, EPRI TL Workstation);
• Ability and willingness to travel to various company locations and work sites;
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours (including holidays and weekends) with little or no notice, on-call and during storms and system emergencies;
• Ability and willingness to adhere to safety regulations and policies and to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, Local and PHI regulations (for example, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves and sleeves, hard hat, fire retardant clothing);
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments which may include outdoors in all weather conditions, on or around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces, climbing, underground and in noisy and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Professional Engineer (PE) license;
• Experience demonstrating skill utilizing PLS-CAD transmission design software;
• Experience demonstrating skill utilizing SAP and WMIS;
• Experience demonstrating skill assisting supervisors with assigning work, explaining procedures/processes, training personnel, and/or solving problems;
• Experience demonstrating skill applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields;
• PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address: https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*02013278281CA694

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is seeking a Distribution Designer D; this professional receives training and performs assignments (with supervision) involving processing, design and modification of engineering and or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects and related work.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Required):

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field OR two years of college level engineering course work OR the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience;
• Experience demonstrating skill using drafting and Computer Aided Drafting software;
• Experience demonstrating skill reading and interpreting construction plans and/or engineering drawings;
• Experience demonstrating skill following technical instructions or procedures (for example, operating procedures, standards, code requirements, specifications);
• Experience demonstrating skill performing mathematical computations involving algebra, trigonometry and geometry;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software to perform work functions (for example, communicate with others, create and modify letters, perform calculations);
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required;
• Ability and willingness to work during emergency conditions and storms as required;
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, Local and company regulations;
• Ability and willingness to adhere to safety regulations and policies;
• Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time (for example, lifting, entering/exiting manhole covers, climbing ladders and scaffolding, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting);
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions, on or around energized equipment, in confined spaces, underground, in heavy traffic and in noisy and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and work sites;
• Must successfully pass qualification tests;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Must pass the Criminal History Records Check.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience demonstrating knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity;
• Experience demonstrating skill using GIS, GWD and/or WMIS (work management information system) to perform work functions (for example, create sketches, maintain accurate data, update the status of projects, create job instructions);
• Experience demonstrating skill initiating and designing engineering solutions for internal and external customer requests;
• Experience demonstrating skill using and maintaining various hand tools and instruments (for example, tape measure, measuring wheel, gas detector, survey instruments);
• Experience demonstrating skill interfacing and coordinating with other departments, companies, and contractors;
• Experience demonstrating skill preparing and modifying documentation such as contract agreements and cost letters;
• Experience demonstrating skill performing outage evaluation in emergency restoration efforts and/or performing secondary roles;
• Experience demonstrating skill reviewing and evaluating billing terms and issues.

To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address: https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*179E731D81E1AC84

The Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS) seeks a Technical Coordinator. This position is full-time and will report to the Executive Director and work with technical committees, via a web site platform, in drafting, balloting, and publication of MSS standards.

Professional Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• Minimum of five years experience working with programs/projects from inception to the final implementation phase;
• OR a MA/MS degree with a minimum of three years experience working with programs/projects from inception to the final implementation phase;
• Fundamental understanding of project/product development methodologies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, multi-tasking and professional presentation skills;
• Strong attention to detail, able to work independently and meet deadlines; moderate or light travel required.

Desirable skills:

• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with potential for desktop publishing;
• Ability to closely proofread texts of standards a must;
• Document management a plus;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication required;
• Attention to detail and focused work habits are critical skills for this position;
• Able to work cooperatively with committee chairmen, MSS leadership, and MSS staff in a small office environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Interested applicants should send resume to:

Bob O’Neill,
Executive Director
boneill@mss-hq.org
703.281.6613

The American Dental Association (ADA) seeks a Manager for Dental Materials Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration process for the development of dental standards in accordance with the Association's policies and procedures;
• Manage the life cycle of each ANSI/ADA Specification and/or Technical Report;
• Manage the U.S. input for the international dental materials standards through ISO/TC106.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's degree;
• Minimum of five years experience working with programs/projects from inception to the final implementation phase;
• OR a MA/MS degree with a minimum of three years experience working with programs/projects from inception to the final implementation phase;
• Fundamental understanding of project/product development methodologies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, multi-tasking and professional presentation skills;
• Strong attention to detail, able to work independently and meet deadlines; moderate or light travel required.

Desirable skills:

• Writer/editor or teaching experience;
• Experience working with volunteers, developing programs and working with new products and technologies used in the dental professional and/or dental terminology;
• Experience in standards development.

Interested applicants should send direct correspondence to:

American Dental Association
Attn: Human Resources
DP#6191
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Or apply online via our website: www.ada.org. EOE M/F/D/V

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is seeking a Senior Supervising Engineer T&D Engineering - NERC. This senior supervising engineer position will be the engineering lead for the HVDC systems associated with the MAPP project.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, execute and complete the High Voltage DC convertor/inverter systems and DC underground cables;
• Become the PHI subject matter expert for the High Voltage DC systems;
• Have overall responsibility, including development of engineers for maintenance, repairs, solutions and processes for continued reliable operation of all the DC installations and associated equipment;
• Work with a team of technical specialists;
• Have responsibility of the main contractual agreement, engineering design, testing and acceptance, coordination for the successful implementation of the HVDC systems;
• Be innovative with continued technological improvements, activities or programs and recommendation of equipment and technology;
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other PHI departments and directs consultants and contractors to establish/review strategy, overall plans, budget, designs, methodology, and solutions towards the accomplishment of overall plans designs and objectives.
• Perform and interpret complex engineering, design requirements and/or economic data analyses.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Extensive knowledge in the theoretical aspects of Power Engineering;
• Experience demonstrating skill providing technical guidance and/or training in engineering theories, standards, concepts and/or techniques as applied to electrical engineering;
• Extensive experience demonstrating skill in AC or DC high voltage electrical engineering design including the application of industry standards and practices relating to the engineering, procurement, and construction of high voltage substations;
• Extensive experience demonstrating skill developing high voltage equipment specifications, equipment and vendor evaluation and selection in accordance with company and industry standards;
• Extensive experience demonstrating skill applying relevant calculations and methodology in designing primary and secondary controls and protection;
• Extensive knowledge in electrical systems, processes, design, construction, operation and maintenance;
• Extensive knowledge in individual electric equipment component design, operation and application;
• Experience demonstrating skill developing and/or managing large scale engineering/construction contracts;
• Experience demonstrating skill managing multiple, complex engineering projects, activities or programs and addressing multiple engineering and other group needs during a project’s duration including scope development, estimates, budgets, schedules, coordinating, implementing, commissioning, documentation, and closure accounting;
• Experience demonstrating skill in engineering standards including NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, PJM standards, guidelines, and applications;
• Experience demonstrating skill promoting and ensuring a safe work environment and compliance with Federal, state, local and company regulations;
• Experience demonstrating skill implementing creative and innovative engineering methods and solutions;
• Experience demonstrating skill making independent decisions regarding complex issues;
• Experience demonstrating skill coordinating and leading work with groups within and outside of an organization;
• Experience demonstrating skill giving formal presentations;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail software;
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations in the U.S. and abroad;
• Must possess a U.S. Passport or have the ability and willingness to obtain one within 4 months;
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, non-standard work hours and on-call on an emergency basis;
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment as required by federal, state, local and company regulations;
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions, on or around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces, underground and in noisy and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Must successfully pass the First Line Supervisory Assessment;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check;
• This position is a NERC Regulated position. As such, a background check will be conducted on the incumbent every seven years. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to complete annual NERC compliance training.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Professional Engineering (PE) License;
• Knowledge of utility engineering economic analysis techniques;
• Formal supervisory experience including monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees;
• Experience demonstrating skill acting as a company liaison to outside organizations and/or representing a company on industry/external working groups;
• Experience demonstrating skill performing research;
• Experience demonstrating skill providing expert testimony;
• Experience demonstrating skill using SAP, WMIS, GIS;
• Experience demonstrating skill using design software (for example, CAD software, Visio).

PHI is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia rely on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs.

To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address:
https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*D71CEB99DAFF5F97

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual experienced with the LEED Green Building Rating System to serve as manager for the certificate program. The Manager for Certificate Programs will work closely with the Vice President of Credentialing to manage and support the design, development, and effectiveness of GBCI certificate programs. The Manager for Certificate Programs will be responsible for the coordination of certificate program content and scope with the current and planned credentialing programs to prevent duplication or overlap. The manager will work to promote the validity, quality and recognition of GBCI certificate programs from external sources when appropriate.

Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with key staff and committees regarding test activity; including the development and implementation of test security standard operating procedures and policies;
• Manage and support all functional areas of the design, development and delivery of certificate programs for GBCI;
• Coordinate the criteria for program design with the VP of Credentialing to assure that certificate programs do not duplicate or overlap with credentialing programs;
• Liaise with educational and training representatives in content areas to assure competency measures and training/educational goals and objectives are aligned;
• Execute all test development activities;
• Prepare and deliver examination development plans and schedules;
• Coordinate with examination vendor and key staff to ensure consistency and quality of product line;
• Coordinate development of program design components with test development staff for valid measures of assessment that are appropriate to the content, level, and practice setting of the certificate;
• Assist in the development and documentation of all policies and procedures which govern the programs in this area;
• Assist senior staff in budget development;
• Staff liaison to all certificate related task forces and committees;
• Manage certificate development Associate staff, including conducting performance evaluations and providing input to training activities;
• Assist with strategic plan development;
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Skill and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required;
• Experience with curriculum design and development concepts;
• Familiarity with training objectives and measurement of outcomes;
• Experience with CE (continuing education), IACET (Int. Assn. of Cont. Ed. & Training), and other measures for qualification of continuing education;
• Familiarity and understanding of test measurement standards (APHA, ERA, etc.);
• Experience in adult learning design;
• Familiarity with ANSI standards and NOCA criteria for certificate programs (under development);
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative skills;
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills;
• Ability to manage and find solutions to difficult situations and respond in a timely and professional manner;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team;
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, assist in creation of data base flow diagrams;
• Appreciation for GBCI mission.

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email to jobs@gbci.org or fax to 202.478.5046, attn: Human Resources.
Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is seeking a Senior Supervising Engineer – NERC.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction and professional development to a staff of engineers and technical support in the planning, developing, organizing, coordinating and executing of a variety of engineering project/activities or issues/programs;
• Perform liaison with other departments, consultants and contractors to establish or review overall plans, designs and objectives;
• Represent the company on Industry/external working groups, etc.;
• Provide technical guidance, engineering/technical expertise and training to ensure professional development;
• Maintain liaison with other company, governmental, utility and industry agencies.
• Provide expert testimony as required.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Knowledge of PJM operating procedures and practices;
• Experience demonstrating skill performing transmission engineering functions (for example, power flows, voltage drops, short circuit calculations, relay settings);
• Experience demonstrating skill reviewing and/or coordinating the Operations Engineering reliability assessment of transmission outage requests;
• Experience demonstrating skill building relationships with individuals internal and external to the organization;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software;
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, Local and Company regulations;
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, on-call rotation and during emergency situations as required;
• Ability and willingness to travel to and work at various locations and work sites;
• Must possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license OR have the ability and willingness to obtain it within one year of entry into the position;
• Must successfully pass the First Line Supervisory Assessment;
• Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• This position is a NERC Regulated position. As such, a background check will be conducted on the incumbent every seven years.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Master's degree in Engineering;
• Experience demonstrating skill providing leadership, direction, professional development and expertise to a staff of engineers and technical support personnel;
• Experience demonstrating skill serving as a representative in industry/external working groups and/or coordination teams (for example, provides expert testimony, participates in committees);
• Experience demonstrating skill overseeing and/or providing real-time Operating recommendations to system operators;
• Experience demonstrating skill developing and/or updating System Operations methods and procedures;
• Experience demonstrating skill using General Electric Energy Management System applications;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based database and/or presentation software.

To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address:
https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*83E3544A2EBFA1F8

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is seeking a System Operator – NERC.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control and insure the twenty-four hour/day, seven day/week availability of the electric system during both normal and emergency conditions, in a safe, reliable, and economic manner;
• Monitor and evaluate system conditions, anticipate problems and implement strategies to avoid problems and react to system conditions;
• Acquire and disseminate information, notify the various State Agencies, Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Reliability Council (NERC), and other government and regulatory bodies, as well as Company management, in matters concerning major system disturbances, emergency conditions, and other events affecting public health, safety, and welfare;
• Plan and direct switching and tagging for office and field personnel in the operation and restoration of the power delivery system;
• Record, log, and maintain accurate records of power system operation;
• Direct and support Dispatch personnel in performing customer restoration and service activities;
• Direct and support Dispatch personnel in validating Outage Management System (OMS) predictions and maintain the OMS model to reflect real-time system conditions;
• Keep up-to-date with technology and development by participating in various training opportunities;
• Maintain accreditation and certification as required by the Company, PJM, and other regulatory bodies.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Required):

• Knowledge of electrical theory and concepts;
• Experience demonstrating skill handling multiple tasks simultaneously without losing track of the details at various stages of completion under normal and stressful conditions;
• Experience demonstrating skill communicating detailed information accurately to internal/external customers;
• Experience demonstrating skill resolving internal/external customer problems/concerns;
• Experience demonstrating skill applying basic mathematical concepts;
• Experience demonstrating basic skill using computer applications (for example, using e-mail, Internet, word processing, and/or entering data into an application);
• Ability and willingness to monitor and navigate among several computer screens simultaneously;
• Ability and willingness to work non-standard rotating shifts and on-call hours, including weekends, holidays and extended hours, with little or no notice;
• Ability and willingness to work as mission critical personnel to support storm restoration and/or other system emergencies;
• Ability and willingness to travel to various Company and off site locations;
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete System Operator training within the required time period;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Must successfully pass qualification tests;
• Must successfully pass Criminal Records History Check;
• This position is a NERC Regulated position. As such, a background check will be conducted on the incumbent every seven years;
• Additionally, the incumbent will be required to complete annual NERC compliance training.

Professional Skill and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience demonstrating knowledge of distribution system components of the electric system;
• Familiarity with switching and tagging of distribution equipment and circuits;
• Experience demonstrating skill recognizing, analyzing and appropriately responding to unusual operating system conditions;
• Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, database and e-mail software.

To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address:
https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*D18E310A207E1BD8

The Waste Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC), a North American trade association representing manufacturers, distributors and technology suppliers to the solid waste handling and recycling industry, seeks an experienced individual to staff and direct technical committees developing national standards, and to manage association programs. WASTEC is part of the environmental industry associations. WASTEC has two full-time staff supported by the EIA structure for accounting, membership services, meetings, information technology, legal, public affairs, and administrative support.

The position reports to the WASTEC Executive Vice President. The Director, Technical and Statistics Programs would be a candidate to move into the Executive Vice President’s position.

Salary based on relevant experience and skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage committee and association resources to develop, revise and publish the ANSI Z245 Series standards. The ANSI Z245 Committee currently has 8 approved standards.
• Provide leadership, technical and managerial support to the committee and subcommittees.
• Organize and administer committee activities including scheduling meetings, planning agendas, preparing minutes, conducting balloting and processing documents through ANSI.

Technical Programs:

• Supervise the administration of WASTEC technical/safety programs, including:
  • Compactor Rating Program
  • Production of WASTEC Recommended Practices
• Develop articles and educational materials to inform the industry of the standards and to facilitate their implementation, and to educate users about solid waste handling and recycling equipment.

Required Job Skills:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of experience in engineering, standards management or a related technical environment, and preferably 2 – 5 years of association (or similar) experience
• Demonstrated technical writing ability
• Editing and strong communications skills
• Positive work ethic and desire to learn and advance.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel 3-5 weeks per year (U.S.)
• Strong computer (MS Office) skills

Desired Job Skills:

• Experience managing ANSI secretariats or other committees writing voluntary U.S. standards highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat.

Send cover letter, resume, writing samples & salary history to:

Human Resources
Environmental Industry Associations
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
Email: hr@envasns.org