Electrical Design Engineer

Madison Gas & Electric; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative utility company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Madison. This role focuses on connecting customers to the utility grid while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You will collaborate with a diverse team to ensure safe and effective interconnections for large-scale energy projects. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility between office and fieldwork. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and community engagement, where your contributions will help shape the future of energy in the region.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

EV charging stations

Flexible work environment

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering required.
• Interest in obtaining Professional Engineer designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review systems for interconnecting customer-owned Distributed Energy Resources.
• Provide technical expertise for interconnection projects.

Skills

Electricity and Electrical Utility Systems

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Internship in Electric Design

Tools

Wisconsin Electrical Code

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Electrical Engineer - Gas and Electric Service and New Development Engineering will work within a diverse team of individuals both in the office and in the field to deliver solutions for existing and new customers' energy needs in connecting to Madison Gas and Electric Company's (MGE) nationally ranked gas and electric grids while leveraging existing and emerging technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in reviewing systems to interconnect large-scale customer-owned Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the distribution grid.
• Provide technical expertise for interconnection projects of increasing scope and complexity to ensure adherence to interconnection standards and utility best practices for safe and effective interconnection to the utility grid.
• Performs the necessary engineering and design for overhead, underground, and network for new customer development projects.
• Ensure that key regulatory interconnection standards related to timelines and communications, among other criteria, are achieved.
• Collaborate with other team engineers to support internal and external project stakeholders throughout the DER interconnection process.
• Works closely with other MGE departments and outside entities to plan, design, schedule, and coordinate Company projects according to customer schedules.
• Reviews and finds solutions for new distribution extensions and service laterals to serve new commercial customers in accordance with filed extension rules.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate safety codes (NESC and Wisconsin Administrative Code), governmental codes such as PSCW requirements, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.
• Reviews plans and one-lines for the installation of electric service gear.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in electrical, civil engineering, or related engineering field required.
• Internship in electric design, distribution, or civil engineering experience is preferred.
• Interest in working toward designation as a Professional Engineer in the state of Wisconsin is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of electricity and electrical utility systems.
• Strong time and project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and control multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing construction schedules and customer requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Various training in areas such as the State of Wisconsin Electrical Code, customer satisfaction, and electric utility systems operations.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 167,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 178,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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