Electrical Engineer II or III (Substation Design) (*Remote from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or [...]

Dairyland Power Cooperative; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 102,400 - 176,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability benefits

Life insurance

401(k) and Pension Plans

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking an Electrical Engineer II or III to focus on substation design and relay protection schemes. The ideal candidate will have a BSEE and relevant experience in power systems and electrical engineering.

This position offers competitive salary ranges based on experience, flexible work arrangements for eligible candidates, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• BSEE – Power Systems preference; experience in protective relaying, metering, control systems, telecommunications, or electronics desirable.
• Electric utility experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of three-phase AC systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design of relay protection schemes for transmission lines and devices.
• Setting protective relays and performing fault analysis.
• Maintaining DPC’s fault model and performing studies.
• Providing technical assistance to various departments.
• Preparing equipment specifications and purchase requisitions.
• Conducting substation grounding activities.

Skills

Three-phase AC systems

Protective relaying

Computer-aided drafting

Strong verbal and written communication

Engineering economics knowledge

Education

BSEE – Power Systems preference

Job description

Electrical Engineer II or III (Substation Design)

Position open only to U.S. citizens. Salary ranges: Level II $102,400–$153,600 (2+ years experience); Level III $117,800–$176,700 (5+ years experience).

Responsibilities

1. Engineering and design of relay protection and control schemes for transmission lines, transformers, circuit breakers, motor‑operated switches, and other devices, including one‑line diagram development, schematic design, and wiring diagrams.
2. Setting protective relays for transmission lines, transformers, capacitor banks, and other electrical devices, with fault analysis and coordination of protective functions.
3. Engineering and design for metering of DPC’s transmission and distribution substations, ties with foreign power suppliers, and ties with municipal power systems.
4. Maintaining DPC’s fault model, entering data, performing studies, and providing data to other utilities, consultants, or member cooperatives.
5. Reviewing and monitoring system equipment condition per established program requirements and initiating responses as needed, analyzing equipment loading, ratings, protection coordination, power factor, voltage regulation, and system optimization.
6. Applying applicable policies, procedures, standards, and codes including ANSI, IEEE, NESC, NEC, and NERC.
7. Providing technical assistance and guidance to Electrical Maintenance, System Operations, Planning, Generation, and other departments in protective relaying, metering, transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, substation design, and maintenance procedures, including on‑site support during testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
8. Preparing equipment specifications and purchase requisitions for transformers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, regulators, capacitor banks, etc.; performing life‑cycle cost analysis and evaluating proposals for acquisition.
9. Conducting substation grounding activities, reviewing existing ground grids, recommending modifications, designing new grids, and reviewing newly designed grids; familiar with surge protection and ANSI/IEEE Standards 80 and 81.
10. Assisting member cooperatives with technical problems such as stray voltage issues, regulator settings, grounding, transformer loading, phase balancing, equipment ratings, etc.
11. Developing operating procedures for substations, capacitor stations, and other electrical equipment as needed.
12. Assisting leadership with scheduling, budgeting, cost analysis, and manpower forecasting.
13. Preparing engineering studies related to stray voltage, power quality, safety, etc., as directed.
14. Performing project management duties as required.
15. Representing DPC on technical committees or task forces as required.
16. Providing guidance to other engineers, cooperative students, and summer students.
17. Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: BSEE – Power Systems preference; experience in power systems, electric machinery, protective relaying, metering, control systems, telecommunications, or electronics desirable. Electric utility experience preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of three‑phase AC systems, protective relaying, metering, and computer‑aided drafting; ability to read manufacturer’s drawings, technical bulletins, instruction leaflets, etc.; adaptability to computer methods; strong verbal and written communication; engineering economics knowledge.

Licenses & Certifications: Registered Professional Engineer or Certified Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) pursuing registration. Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching/stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, and stretching.
• Operating/manipulating personal computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator, telephone, general office supplies, tape measure, screwdriver.
• Standing for extended periods while working outdoors.

Environmental Demands

• Work indoors with occasional outdoor work at substations, power line right‑of‑ways, and power plants.
• Outdoor work may occur in various weather conditions and near electrical hazards; ability to traverse uneven terrain.

Other Job Characteristics

Must communicate and work effectively in a team environment, within the company, and with outside customers. Travel within the DPC system is periodically required; additional travel to off‑system locations for meetings, conferences, and seminars may be required. Work under limited supervision in a variable pace and pressure environment.

Remote Work

For individuals residing in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or Illinois, a fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate, provided qualifications and responsibilities are met.

Benefits

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long‑term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid time off
• Robust wellness program
• New flexible work program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.