On-Site Electrical Distribution Planning Engineer

Black River Electric Cooperative - Missouri; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black River Electric Cooperative (BREC) in Fredericktown, MO, seeks a Planning Engineer to design and manage electric distribution improvements. The role focuses on load studies, system analyses, and long-range infrastructure planning, collaborating with operations, engineering, and field teams to develop construction work plans and schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with preference for power systems expertise and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Ability to perform planning and production planning activities for electric distribution projects and develop work plans.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in project control and data interpretation to support resource allocation.
• Effective communication to convey technical information to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with electric utility distribution systems, system modeling software, and GIS/CAD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design electric distribution system improvements, including load studies and long-range infrastructure plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to develop construction work plans and schedules.
• Monitor system performance, analyze data to identify capacity or reliability issues, and recommend upgrades.
• Maintain project documentation and support budgeting and cost estimates.
• Communicate project status and technical information to internal stakeholders and management.

Skills

Planning

Production planning

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Project control

On-site work

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Tools

GIS or CAD tools

Job description

Black River Electric Cooperative (BREC) in Fredericktown, MO, seeks a Planning Engineer to design and manage electric distribution improvements. The role focuses on load studies, system analyses, and long-range infrastructure planning, collaborating with operations, engineering, and field teams to develop construction work plans and schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with preference for power systems expertise and familiarity with