Substation Engineer I: Design, Protection & Projects

MidAmerican Energy Company; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking engineers across multiple levels for Davenport/Des Moines areas. The role focuses on substation design, protection and controls, and project leadership.

Responsibilities include planning, design, and construction of substation additions, technical project management, and interconnection work for transmission and distribution systems, with no remote work offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
• We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of substation project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. (50%)
• Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (20%)
• Assist with engineering studies and investigations and assist with preparing oral and written reports. (10%)
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (10%)
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license (required for Senior level)

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking engineers across multiple levels for Davenport/Des Moines areas. The role focuses on substation design, protection and controls, and project leadership.

Responsibilities include planning, design, and construction of substation additions, technical project management, and interconnection work for transmission and distribution systems, with no remote work offered.