Madison Gas and Electric · 17 hours ago
Engineering Technician II - Electric Distribution
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expMadison Gas and Electric is focused on providing technical expertise in the electric distribution sector. The role involves planning, designing, and supporting the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system, ensuring compliance with safety codes and regulations while promoting system reliability and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Design and coordinate upgrades, relocations, and replacements of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities in accordance with National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) requirements, and Company construction standards
Support distribution rebuild and modification projects by developing accurate designs, layouts, and construction documentation
Collaborate closely with external customers and internal stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for Company-driven and customer-initiated projects
Prepare estimates for make-ready work and design billable job orders for joint-use attachments with other utilities
Coordinate the design and tracking of municipal streetlight systems served from Company distribution facilities
Perform clearance reviews, sag and tension calculations, and pole loading analyses to ensure ongoing code compliance
Actively support the department’s safety program by promoting a positive safety culture, participating in safety meetings, and incorporating safety considerations into all design and field decisions
Maintain working knowledge of applicable safety codes, governmental regulations, Company rules, and construction standards
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license required
Three to five years of related experience in the electric utility industry or electric distribution design
Electric distribution system design (overhead and underground) – Working proficiency
Application of safety and regulatory codes (NESC, PSCW) – Working proficiency
Reading and interpreting drawings, maps, and construction documents – Working proficiency
Project coordination and time management – Working proficiency
Customer and stakeholder communication – Working proficiency
Use of engineering, GIS, and utility design software – Working proficiency
Independent problem solving and decision-making – Working proficiency
Benefits
Free, on-site parking
On-site EV charging stations
Company
Madison Gas and Electric
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) is a regulated natural gas and electric utility headquartered in Madison, Wis, the state capital and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
501-1000 employees
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