Engineering Technician

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Lebanon, IN

7h

About The Position

Boone Power is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Special Projects and Engineering Technology team.
The Engineering Technician supports and maintains key electrical system technologies including SCADA, feeder automation, and field devices such as regulators, reclosers, relays, gateways, and RTUs. This role is responsible for programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining substation and distribution equipment and associated control systems. The position also provides project coordination, technical support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely response to outages and emergencies.
As a vital contributor to the Engineering and Operations teams, the Engineering Technician ensures the seamless integration and performance of automation, control, and communication technologies that directly impact system performance and member satisfaction.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Special Projects & Engineering Technologies.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 10 years of experience; OR
• Associate/Technical degree with 5 years of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience; OR
• Advanced degree with 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems and basic electrical engineering principles
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage projects and execute defined objectives within established timelines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varying audiences
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and adapting to new software systems
• Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned service territory

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) activities
• Assist System Engineers in the maintenance and support of the Feeder Automation System
• Troubleshoot breakers, regulators, RTUs, and other technical field equipment in collaboration with IT, Operations, and Engineering
• Maintain outside plant communications infrastructure as it pertains to the electrical system (fiber and copper terminations to devices)
• Ensure reliable performance of Engineering and Operations technologies
• Program, test, and troubleshoot regulators, capacitor banks, and electronic protective devices
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on construction and maintenance procedures for specialized equipment and controls
• Review substation inspection reports and support substation and downline device maintenance programs
• Support outage restoration and emergency response efforts by ensuring operational integrity of supported systems
• Assist in developing system improvement plans related to supported technologies
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct testing of reclosers and controls in accordance with industry standards
• Project manage substation and downline testing efforts
• Maintain working knowledge of substation equipment and operations, including regulators, breakers, and relays
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot associated control systems to ensure proper functionality and coordination

Benefits

• Boone Power offers competitive pay, an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, pension retirement plan, education reimbursement – your benefits with us start when you do. We also offer a generous paid leave schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED