Distribution Systems Engineer: SCADA & Grid Automation

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) seeks a Distribution Engineer to support power system planning, distribution automation, and field engineering services. Duties include planning studies, developing specs, staking, and coordinating with operations and contractors to maintain a safe, reliable distribution system.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering (electrical preferred), training in electric utility design, and willingness to work non-standard hours and travel within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; electrical engineering preferred.
• Specialized training in electric utility systems design and operation preferred.
• Cooperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparation, and implementation of system analysis and planning studies.
• Assist in developing construction specifications and procedures.
• Aid in preparing engineering drawings and staking for subdivision layouts and projects.
• Use outage management, SCADA, engineering software, and mapping systems for planning.
• Assist with sectionalizing studies and ensure proper system coordination.
• Collaborate with operations, crews, and contractors; may require field time and after-hours work.
• Work with staking personnel to design work orders meeting member needs and JPEC policies.
• Assist in development and maintenance of engineering and operation agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Systems planning

Applications engineering

Data analysis

SCADA

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical engineering preferred

Specialized training in electric utility systems design and operation

Tools

Outage management systems

SCADA

Engineering analysis software

Mapping systems

Job description

Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) seeks a Distribution Engineer to support power system planning, distribution automation, and field engineering services. Duties include planning studies, developing specs, staking, and coordinating with operations and contractors to maintain a safe, reliable distribution system.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering (electrical preferred), training in electric utility design, and willingness to work non-standard hours and travel within the