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    Overhead Electric Line Failure - Clearances

    Another good reference is the safe limits of approach. It can't hurt to determine the voltages of any distribution/transmission lines that are near the tank, and then check their safe limits of approach. Assume unqualified personnel to be conservative. It may vary depending on where in the...
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    Wearing multiple hats

    Hi all, I'm a young engineer (27 yo) with about 4 yrs experience, and I work for a local power utility. I have a lot of different responsibilities and I was wondering if you have any advice for managing this? I'll give you some examples: 1. Project engineer for substation design. Includes...
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    Navigating the Corporate World

    Terrific post, thank you.
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    Navigating the Corporate World

    My apologies for not being more specific, I'm on the T&D side, coordinating field construction of upgrades/additions to our infrastructure. Long term I don't have a specific title in mind, but I do want a high level position. I want to be highly involved in making the utility as efficient and...
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    Navigating the Corporate World

    Thanks for the answers, very helpful. My role is project coordination and I will be in the field a lot, working with contractors, organizing schedules, etc. Can you offer any advice specific to this? Also, my boss has yet to lay out any specific expectations for me, and I've been having some...
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    Navigating the Corporate World

    Hi all, Long time reader, first time poster. I just started a new job with a public electrical utility. I have previous experience with power production and the oil and gas industry. I'm thrilled to be with the utility now and the plan is to stay there as long as possible. It's a big company...
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