Standards Engineer

We are the largest electrical distribution cooperative in Minnesota and is a progressive organization that provides electric service to customers in a 7-county area north of the Twin Cities. Our organization received the highest ranking in reliability and the ability to restore power of all electric utilities nationwide in the 2014 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineer with excellent analytical skills to guide the Engineering department in developing and applying standards that result in the most cost effective, reliable distribution system. The individual in this position will develop and maintain construction standards and specifications for the distribution system that includes new technologies, materials, methods and products. Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Create standards and identify new materials to design, construct, and maintain a quality system while continuously analyzing and striving to make improvements

• Develop and maintain construction specifications

• Research and prepare major material purchase specifications for equipment

• Research and evaluate new products

• Review equipment and material failures and implement necessary corrective measures

• Provide technical guidance to distribution system design and construction departments

• Develop, publish, and distribute construction specification books to ensure all system construction will meet strength and clearance requirements and to minimize construction costs, while meeting standards and codes

Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• BS degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Five years’ experience in electric distribution, transmission or substation engineering in a utility focused environment

• Engineer-in-training with ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in Minnesota

• Knowledge and ability to apply standards and codes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• Knowledge and ability to apply National Electrical Safety Code

• Power emphasis in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer license in Minnesota

• Drafting software skills

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Engineer-in-training with ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in Minnesota

Excellent oral and written communication skills

SCREENING QUESTIONS

Please seriously evaluate where Ramsey, MN is located and the climate in this area. Based on your evaluation and if necessary, would you be willing to relocate to MN?

Do you have a BS degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering?

Do you have five or more years experience in electric distribution, transmission or substation engineering in a utility focused environment?

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in electric distribution system applications. A Power emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer license in Minnesota, familiarity with National Electric Code and drafting software skills would be ideal.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES):

Xcel Energy, other electric co-operatives or municipalities, engineering consulting firms that specialize in power

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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