Civil Engineer

Northeast Power•Palmyra, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power), a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa, has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer at its Palmyra, Missouri location. This is a full-time, exempt position supporting the design and delivery of critical transmission and substation infrastructure and the safe, reliable operation of the Cooperative’s system. The Civil Engineer plans, designs and coordinates new transmission and substation facilities, along with modifications and upgrades to existing facilities and associated equipment. The role combines technical design, project coordination, regulatory awareness and operational support, working with internal teams, consultants, member-distribution cooperatives and industry partners. The engineer also supports planning, construction, maintenance and reliability efforts and helps develop annual budgets while keeping the Engineering Manager informed about project progress and needs.

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.
At least five years of experience in the electric utility industry; experience with a generation and transmission cooperative or engineering consultant is preferred.
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 mathematics, 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the electric utility industry with a generation and transmission cooperative or engineering consultant.

Responsibilities

Determine transmission line routing and design transmission lines.
Plan and design new transmission and substation facilities, as well as modifications and upgrades.
Provide engineering support for 69 kV to 345 kV substation equipment, including specifications and bid and 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 medical, dental and vision insurance.
Two retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance for the employee, spouse and child.
Long-term disability coverage.
Vacation and sick leave.
10 paid holidays per year.
Business travel accident insurance.
AirMedCare membership for the employee’s household.
Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through payroll deduction.
Competitive pay.