Substation Design Engineer II

Dairyland Power Cooperative; La Crosse (WI); Remote; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & disability benefits

Life insurance

401(k) and Pension

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking an Electrical Engineer II or III (Substation Design) to design and coordinate protective relaying, metering, and control schemes for its transmission and distribution network. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities include one-line diagram development, relay protection settings, equipment specifications, and on-site support during testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BSEE – Power Systems option preferred; experience in power systems, electric machinery, protective relaying, metering, control systems desirable.
• Electric utility experience is preferred; ability to read technical drawings and bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, evaluate, and coordinate protection and control schemes for transmission lines and substations.
• Set protective relays for transmission lines and transformers; perform fault analysis and coordination.
• Design metering for substations and ties to external power systems.
• Maintain fault models; analyze equipment loading and system performance.
• Prepare equipment specs and purchase requisitions; lifecycle cost analyses.
• Assist with on-site testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting at substations.
• Travel up to 25%; provide guidance to other engineers and departments.

Skills

AC three-phase systems

Protective relaying

Metering

Reading drawings

Engineering Economics

Verbal & written communication

Education

BSEE – Power Systems option

Tools

Computer-aided drafting

Job description

Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking an Electrical Engineer II or III (Substation Design) to design and coordinate protective relaying, metering, and control schemes for its transmission and distribution network. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic utility environment.

Responsibilities include one-line diagram development, relay protection settings, equipment specifications, and on-site support during testing and commissioning.