Distributed Energy Resource Engineer II

Join our team as the next Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Engineer. Bring your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to help maximize power supply savings for the Connexus membership. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, operating and overseeing distributed energy assets. This position will report to the Director of Power Supply and Business Development but will regularly collaborate across the organization.

Work for this position can be performed both on-site at our campus located at 14601 Ramsey Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303, and from your local home office. This position requires at least 3 days a week in the office or out in the field. Additional days in the office or field may be required due to position responsibilities. While this position is designated as a hybrid role, based on current policy, hires must reside in or relocate within commuting distance to our office in Ramsey, MN.

Anticipated hiring pay is between $98,600-$129,465. The final compensation 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.

- Lead project management of new DER’s, coordinating and collaborating with leadership and other departments throughout the process.

- Regularly monitor utility DERs, including but not limited to, solar, storage, and diesel generators for availability and performance. Flag operational issues, communicate issues internally and coordinate with asset owners and operators to resolve.

- Provide technical advising on residential, commercial, and utility scale DERs and other Load Management programs to Power Supply and Business Development team and other departments.

- Advise the Technical Support Team (TST) for Power Supply Operations (PSO); this includes supporting pre-event activities, event monitoring and operations, and post-event analysis. Participate in the TST on-call rotation, which may require work outside of normal business hours.

- Provide tours and oversee access to utility DERs, including solar and storage sites, coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed.

Need To Have

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a power systems emphasis

- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate

- Four or more years related work experience for Engineer II

- Current and valid driver’s license

Nice To Have

- Professional Engineer (PE) License

- Experience with interconnection and operation of distributed energy assets, such as solar and battery storage, at residential, commercial and/or utility-scale

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.

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