Civil Engineer

Northeast Power • Palmyra, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer at the Palmyra, Missouri location. Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa. This full-time, exempt position is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys designing critical infrastructure, supporting transmission and substation projects and helping keep the Cooperative’s system safe and reliable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field
• Licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to become registered in both Missouri and Iowa
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the electric utility industry, preferably with a generation and transmission cooperative or engineering consultant
• Working knowledge of 69 kV and 161 kV substation and transmission facilities
• Knowledge of foundations, structural loading, environmental permitting and surveying
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE and other applicable design codes
• Ability to understand and apply advanced math, technical terms, standards and engineering principles
• Strong organizational, time management, communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently and present information effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Valid Class E or equivalent driver’s license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability

Responsibilities

• Determine line routing and design transmission lines
• Plan and design new transmission and substation facilities, modifications and upgrades
• Provide engineering support for 69 kV to 345 kV substation equipment, including specifications and bid/proposal evaluations
• Design foundations for large equipment and steel structures
• Support substation layout, below-grade design, structural evaluations and SPCC spill plans
• Apply for and obtain environmental permits for transmission and substation facilities
• Survey new or revised substation and transmission facilities
• Assist with long- and short-range planning, construction work plans and system improvement studies
• Review system outages and recommend improvements to support reliability
• Provide engineering support to Operations for construction, maintenance and reliability issues
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, design engineers, vendors, utilities, equipment manufacturers and member-distribution cooperatives
• Assist with annual budget development and keep the Engineering Manager informed of progress, plans and project needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage – Medical, dental and vision insurance to support the health and wellness of you and your family.
• Strong financial future – Two (2) robust retirement plans to help you build long-term security.
• Family protection – Employer-paid life insurance for employee, spouse and child, plus long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life balance – Generous vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Peace of mind on the go – Business travel accident insurance and an AirMedCare membership for your household.
• Flexible options – Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through convenient payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior