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Electrical Engineer - Friendship, WI
Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative is a rural electric distribution cooperative serving approximately 33,000 member/owners in parts of 12 central-Wisconsin counties. As such, it is the largest rural electric cooperative in Wisconsin and the largest in Region Five of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer in Friendship, WI which is located in Adams County. Adams County is a recreational paradise with great hunting and fishing for the sportsman and home to the 2nd and 4th largest lakes in Wisconsin.
The primary duties for the electrical engineer are:
- To assure that the electric facilities of the cooperative are constructed, maintained and operated to accepted industry standards in accordance with sound engineering design.
- To assure that electric facilities meet applicable standards and code requirements.
- To assure adequate planning, including long and short range plans, and programs for the orderly development of distribution and substation facilities.
- To provide expertise for day to day questions, concerns and issues.
Other duties:
- Conduct engineering studies to evaluate and improve system coordination
- Assist with maintaining engineering analysis model (MilSoft WindMil)
- Assist with annual budget preparation and justification
- Correspond with connected and business partner utilities on operating and planning matters
- Participate as a technical advisor to the Stray Voltage Team as needed in the field and in developing and implementing a proactive program to address NEV issues
- Possess a working knowledge of load management (LM), automated meter reading (AMR), distribution/substation automation (SCADA) systems and develop a familiarization of related technologies
- Assist with technical support and provides guidance to staking technicians in the design and layout of construction projects as needed—particularly with large power loads
- Provide training and development opportunities for the staff of the engineering/operations department
Ideal candidates must have:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Three to five years of engineering experience with electric distribution systems, including experience in conducting protection coordination studies, two year work plans and ten year long range plans for a primarily rural electric cooperative; two years experience in on-farm NEV testing, and a familiarity with distribution line (overhead and underground) staking.
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Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package. To apply, you may download an application online (PDF) or pick up an application in person at the Wautoma Service Center.
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