Sr. Systems Engineer

Final date to receive applications: 4:30PM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Provides analysis and planning for the distribution system;
Organizes and maintains GPS/GIS system;
Provides technical support to the Engineering Department.

The following are the typical duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties and may include other duties as assigned. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of NAEC. All employees are expected to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations at all times.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Assists in designing system improvements.
• Responsible for maintaining the staking database.
• Responsible for the GPS and GIS systems maintenance.
• Prepares and updates records for the system work plan, power requirement study (PRS), and long-range plan.
• Ensures that all maps are current and available for end users.
• Ensures all technical databases are current and accurate.
• Ensures that the AMR system, both hardware and software, is functioning, updated, and providing bill readings. This includes making sure an accurate bill file is posted routinely to our billing software, and demands are reset each billing cycle.
• Ensures that core facilities such as substations, distribution systems, transmission systems, load management, communications systems, metering systems, and engineering servers are operational and updated.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the metering system, including the management of the meter testing shop. This also includes routine testing of the metering equipment in the field.
• Monitors engineering work orders and service orders for timely completion.
• Reviews and monitors cooperative in-house technical studies such as transformer loading, voltage drops, fault currents, line feasibility, sectionalizing, and load balance.
• Develops plans and schedules to improve sectionalizing, distribution, transmission, and substations.
• Responsible for all field equipment used to provide power to the meter. This includes purchasing such equipment.
• Responsible for the correct programming and performance of field equipment to make sure the power system operates not only to provide power but also to open the line up for the safety and protection of our employees and the general public.
• Develops and monitors budgets for scheduled improvements and additions.
• Develops and updates maintenance schedules for battery systems, reclosers, regulators, control systems, and transformers.
• Works with engineering consulting firms in the preparation of technical studies, construction contracts, and construction plans.
• Performs technical studies, prepares contracts, and puts together construction plans for a variety of jobs as needed.
• Works with contractors to ensure timely construction, adherence to design documents, code compliance, and a safe work environment.
• Develops contracts for labor, material, or both and submits them to bidders.
• Evaluates construction and material bids and recommends the award of contracts.
• Assists in developing the Engineering Department budget and work plan.
• Directs and supervises reporting personnel in such a manner as to promote a safe working environment, efficient operation of the Cooperative, productive employees, and satisfied customers.
• Responsible for the review and performance appraisals of assigned direct report personnel; for recommending pay changes and other employee status actions, based on performance measures; and for maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and the Cooperative’s policies, guidelines, and affirmative action policies.
• Develop or arrange for the training of technical personnel to enable them to do their jobs more effectively.
• Assists members in technical questions related to their electric service, power quality, or rate structure.
• Writes or configures software to make engineering data usable by other employees and to…