Engineer

PowerLines; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines is seeking an engineering professional to gain deep knowledge of the utility sector, support regulatory testimony, and provide technical resources across electrical, gas, or generation systems. The role emphasizes communication of complex analyses to diverse audiences and may involve travel.

Minimum ABET-accredited degree and PE license in Missouri are preferred; 0–4 years experience with strong analytical and collaborative skills is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering ABET-approved (December graduates welcome).
• 0-4 years progressive engineering experience; 1 year in regulatory/utility environment preferred.
• Missouri Professional Engineer license required for PE position.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing is essential.
• Knowledge of depreciation software is preferred.
• Experience with computer simulation and databases is preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills and personal computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the utility industry in areas such as depreciation, generation, transmission, distribution, services, construction, production and/or resource planning.
• Prepare testimony in PSC hearing on utility rates.
• Serve as an engineering technical resource in electrical, gas or generation systems or in specific aspects of statistical or production cost modeling.
• Enhance ability to formulate research strategies and apply analytical methods or computer models to provide high quality information to decision makers.
• Develop strong verbal and written communication to explain complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Position may require occasional in- and out-of-state travel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license – Missouri

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Simulation software

Database experience

Job description

What you'll do:

• Gain knowledge of the utility industry in areas such as depreciation, generation, transmission, distribution, services, construction, production and/or resource planning.
• Prepare testimony in PSC hearing on utility rates.
• Serve as an engineering technical resource in engineering areas such as electrical, gas or generations systems or in specific aspects of statistical or production cost modeling.
• Further enhance the ability to assist in formulating research strategies and selecting and applying the appropriate analytical methods or computer models to provide high quality information to decision makers.
• Obtain a high level of both verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain and interpret the results of complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Position may require occasional in- and out-of-state travel.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering with the curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (December graduates are welcome to apply.) and;
• 0-4 years of progressive engineering experience, one year of experience in a regulatory, compliance, or utility environment preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri required for a Professional Engineer position.
• Experience with spreadsheets and word processing is essential.
• Knowledge of depreciation software is preferred.
• Other computer simulation and database experience is also preferred.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment is required.
• Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills and personal computer experience are required.