Electrical Engineer - Maintenance, Power Systems

Transmission & Distribution World; Gering (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Maintenance) to lead engineering and project management for a broad range of electric utility power systems. The role covers design, commissioning, and coordination for substations and transmission equipment within the Rocky Mountain Region.

The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as a technical liaison during energization and changes to systems.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience requirements: planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of high voltage power system facilities.
• Experience applying electrical engineering theories and practices in electric utility settings.
• Ability to work with safety-critical, nationally regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Creates detailed electrical designs and drawings for substation equipment and transmission line equipment repairs, replacements, and additions.
• Develops budget estimates, schedules and project initiation documents; participates in multi-year plans for power system replacement and improvements.
• Drafts technical specification paragraphs for outdoor electrical equipment and construction specs.
• Acts as technical representative during commissioning and energization of new equipment or changes.

Job description

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Maintenance) to lead engineering and project management for a broad range of electric utility power systems. The role covers design, commissioning, and coordination for substations and transmission equipment within the Rocky Mountain Region.

The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as a technical liaison during energization and changes to systems.