Job Description

Play a key role in shaping the future of our power grid as an Electrical Engineer! In this role, you’ll prepare engineering plans, lead operational studies, and drive system improvements that keep our distribution network safe, reliable, and cost-effective. Your expertise will ensure innovative designs and efficient operations that make a real impact in the communities we serve.

Compensation:

Anticipated hiring pay is $76,000 - $99,750. The final compensation offered is based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 8% based on company performance. 

In this role, you will: 

• Ensure that Connexus members are provided with reliable, quality power. Respond to customer concerns regarding power quality (PQ). Collaborate with System Operations, Metering, and Construction & Maintenance to gather information related to PQ events.
• Assist in providing conceptual layout for large commercial, industrial and residential developments to ensure the progression of such developments is constructed in an efficient manner.
• Assist in integrating distributed energy resources (DER) into the Connexus Energy System to ensure reliability, power quality, and system safety are maintained.
• Perform various studies and analyses to define projects to ensure system capacity, power factor, and voltage is adequate.
• Assist in producing distribution system designs for system improvements projects and road construction projects to ensure the projects are in conformance to long range plans and integrated into the overall system plan.
• Assist in the preparation of technical bulletins and standards documents related to proper engineering, design, construction, and/or maintenance practices.
• Assist in the accurate modeling of the Connexus Distribution System to enable other analyses to be performed. Update the model and build future projects and scenarios within it as necessary.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering with power systems emphasis
• Current and valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate

Pre-Employment Requirement:  Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 147,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 76000-99750 Yearly Salary

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