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Dairyland Power Cooperative · 15 hours ago

Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer II or III (Transmission) (*Remote from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or Illinois)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer II or III in Transmission Design. The role involves performing engineering analysis and project management for transmission line design, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing technical support to various departments and customers.

EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines, interconnections, conversions and switch installations in conformance with appropriate safety codes and design standards

Establish engineering design parameters and standards, for use by Transmission Design Engineering staff and/or consultants

Manage PLS-CADD model through project duration

Ensure that DPC is in compliance with appropriate NESC, RUS, PSC, IUB and industry design and construction standards

Prepare material lists and cost estimates for transmission line construction and relocation projects

Coordinate transmission engineering activities with Planning, Survey, Right-of-Way, Substation Design, Materials Management, Field Operations, Transmission Maintenance, Transmission Construction, Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, material suppliers, consultants, contractors, cooperative and municipal customers, interconnected utilities, and regulatory agencies. Represent Dairyland’s interests

Assume total responsibility for special transmission line projects, including engineering, material specification and procurement, and construction guidance/inspection. Work on project teams; may take the lead on teams

Evaluate alternate designs and materials

Analyze and recommend solutions for transmission line maintenance problems

Coordinate line design engineering software application and development

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLS CADDAutoCADTransmission line designEngineering EconomicsProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteReading technical drawingsTechnical communicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Three years of progressive experience in area(s) of transmission line design engineering, structural design, foundation design, and survey

Proficient in PLS Cadd and AutoCAD

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to read and understand manufacturer drawings, technical bulletins and plan and profile sheets

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must either hold a Professional Engineering Certification or have the ability to acquire one within one year of employment

This position requires proactive and forward thinking, initiative, and the ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision

The candidate must be able to cooperatively and effectively work with field and office staff of diverse backgrounds from multiple internal departments or external companies or agencies

Accuracy and efficiency in completing work are essential

Periodic travel within the DPC system is required, as well as additional travel to offsite locations for meetings, conferences, and seminars