Job description

Position Title: Electrical Engineer I or II (TSM)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Department/Location: Transmission/Office of Chief Operations Officer; Menoken, ND
Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

Electrical Engineer I - This entry-level position is responsible for engineering functions to maintain the integrity of the transmission system through protections, controls, and metering with guidance from senior team members. This position will include tracking, logging, reporting, and investigation of equipment outages and operations that occur on Basin Electric’s transmission system. The candidate will assist with development and maintenance of software power system analysis tools. The position recipient will be assigned to construction and maintenance projects in an engineering and project management roll with consultation from the Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) Supervisor, Substation Engineering and more experienced group members. This position may travel within Basin’s nine-state footprint, domestic travel, and foreign travel.

Electrical Engineer II - This position is responsible for engineering functions to maintain the integrity of the transmission system through protections, controls and metering with guidance from senior team members. This position will include tracking, logging, reporting and investigation of equipment outages and operations that occur on Basin Electric’s transmission system. The incumbent will assist with development and maintenance of software power system analysis tools. The position recipient would be assigned to construction and maintenance projects in an engineering and project management roll with consultation from the Supervisor, Engineering and more experienced group members. This position may travel within Basin’s nine-state footprint, domestic travel, and foreign travel.

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position which may involve physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

Qualifications:

Electrical Engineer I - To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have broad technical knowledge and skills which are acquired through the completion of a four-year degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited electrical engineering program. The incumbent must have the ability to demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and must be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A valid driver’s license in the state of residence is also required.

Electrical Engineer II - To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of engineering principles and practices, which is acquired through the completion of a four-year degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited electrical engineering program and three years of related engineering experience. An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate is required. The ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills is also required. The incumbent must be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. A valid driver’s license in the state of residence is also required.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
This position requires frequent sitting; and occasional standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, use of keyboard/computer, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Requires finger dexterity, good hearing and color vision, and the ability to perform close work. Requires the ability to analyze data/reports and conduct research; implement recommendations; develop plans, procedures, and goals; and present information to others. May be required to work under pressure due to conflicting priorities and deadlines. Occasionally works in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas. May be required to occasionally work at heights up to 50 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. Travel to plant sites and substations are required, either by operating a motor vehicle or traveling in Cooperative or commercial aircraft. Equipment operated includes computers, various control devices, electrical test equipment, and normal shop tools.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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