Electrical Engineer I, II, III, or Senior (Substation Apparatus)

Position Title: Electrical Engineer I, II, III, or Senior (Substation Apparatus)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Office of Chief Ops Officer/Menoken, ND (Bismarck, ND Metro)

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose

The entry-level Electrical Engineer I position is responsible for reviewing testing, and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment like transformers, circuit breakers, insulators, disconnect switches, DC battery bank systems and other substation equipment. Ensuring they meet safety standards, performance specifications, and reliability requirements within Basin Electric’s Transmission grid. This position often collaborates with other engineering teams and works closely with manufacturers to replace legacy equipment, implement new designs, and troubleshoot issues with high voltage substation apparatus. This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position which may involve physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Electrical Engineer I - Apparatus:

Electrical Engineer II - Apparatus

Electrical Engineer III - Apparatus

Senior Electrical Engineer - Apparatus

Other Requirements

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

This position requires frequent sitting; and occasional standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, use of keyboard/computer, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds, and lifting/carrying more than 50 pounds. Requires finger dexterity, good hearing and vision, and the ability to perform close work. Requires the ability to analyze data/reports and conduct research; implement recommendations; develop plans, procedures, and goals; and present information to others. May be required to work under pressure due to conflicting priorities and deadlines. Occasionally works in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas. May be required to occasionally work at heights up to 50 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. The incumbent must be respirator qualified and able to operate a motor vehicle. Travel to plant sites and substations are required, either by operating a motor vehicle or traveling in Cooperative or commercial aircraft. Equipment operated includes computers, various control devices, electrical test equipment, and normal shop tools.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.

Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.