Hybrid Substation Engineer III or Senior

at Dairyland Power Cooperative

• Job title: Substation Engineer III or Senior
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $114,900 - $198,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, La Crosse, United States

About the role

• Engineer and design high- and medium-voltage substations for Dairyland Power Cooperative. Provide technical support, specifications, cost estimates, and code-compliant designs for member cooperatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible, with minimal supervision, for the engineering and design of high voltage and medium voltage substations
• Engineering and design of substations including general arrangements, equipment and electrical layout, elevations, cable trench and raceway design, foundation design, bills of materials, and AC and DC power systems
• Provide continuing technical support to other internal Dairyland departments and external member cooperatives and municipals
• Resolve problems that may impact Dairyland and its member cooperatives and municipals
• Prepare and revise material and equipment specifications and work with purchasing and project management to procure materials
• Coordinate with Dairyland technical and field personnel to assist in problem solving, construction changes and schedule changes
• Create or assist project managers with project scopes, cost estimates and schedules for capital and maintenance projects
• Perform engineering calculations such as equipment ratings and bus calculations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• Level III: 5+ Years of Experience
• Level Sr.: 10+ Years of Experience
• Experience in the areas of substation physical design, substation protection and control design or structural design
• Knowledge of project estimating and engineering economics
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Requires a high degree of understanding for spatial concepts, mathematics, mechanics and statistics
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD preferred
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of power systems desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Position open only to U.S. citizens

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!