Distribution Engineer (Entry-Level or Experienced)

Tipmont•Linden, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tipmont seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Distribution Engineer — entry-level or experienced — to join our System Engineering team. This role will play a hands-on role across a wide range of electric distribution engineering functions that support system reliability, safety and performance. Regardless of their career stage, the ideal candidate will be eager to learn, technically curious and ready to contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term system planning. As Tipmont’s Distribution Engineer, you will support the delivery of reliable electricity to more than 25,000 members of an electric cooperative in north central Indiana. Our systems include SCADA (supervisory control & data acquisition), MDMS (meter data management systems) and GIS (geographic information system). You’ll assist with maintenance and management of associated equipment and communication devices, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams on procedures, analyses and studies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
Proficiency in Microsoft products
Aptitude and ability to learn new programs
Ability to be flexible and solve problems when needed
More than one year of distribution engineering or utility experience
Demonstrated experience in power system analysis and modeling
Strong understanding of protection coordination, PQ and system planning
Experience with distribution modeling software (e.g., WindMil or LightTable) or similar tools
Prior experience in a cooperative or utility environment

Nice To Haves

Internship or cooperative experience in electric utilities or power systems
Familiarity with distribution modeling software (e.g., WindMil or LightTable) or similar tools
Exposure to power quality analysis or protection coordination concepts
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain