Distribution System Engineer

Connexus Energy is looking for our next Distribution System Engineer. You will design and optimize distribution systems by creating engineering plans, performing operational studies, and implementing system improvements. Your work will ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy delivery while applying advanced engineering principles to support our growing communities.

Location:

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, as duties require. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota.

Compensation:

The expected hiring range is between $86,700 - $113,820 annually. The final compensation offered 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.

In this position, you will:

- Perform distribution engineering and define projects to ensure system capacity, power factor, and voltage is adequate.

- Assist in integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the Connexus Energy System to ensure reliability, power quality, and system safety are maintained.

- Author technical bulletins and standards documents related to proper engineering, design, construction, and/or maintenance practices.

- Produce distribution system designs for system improvement projects and road construction projects to ensure conformity to long range plans and integrated into the overall system plan.

- Provide conceptual layout for large commercial, industrial and residential developments to ensure the progression of such developments is constructed in an efficient manner.

- Perform accurate modeling of the Connexus Distribution System to enable other analyses to be performed. Update the model and build future projects, loads, and scenarios as necessary.

- Act as a technical resource of the electrical distribution system. Work jointly with Field Design staff to support design and ensure field design conforms to project requirements.

Need to have:

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

- Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate

- Two or more years related work experience

- Current and valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

- Electrical utility experience

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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