Substation Engineer (Physical and Protection/Control Design)

Substation Engineer (Physical and Protection/Control Design)

Application due date: June 4, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

We are currently looking for a Substation Engineer (Physical and Protection/Control Design) who will be responsible for performing engineering, project management and technical support for substation projects involving physical and protection/control design.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $83,000 - $114,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Performing engineering on substation projects to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality, and cost-efficient designs.

· Providing technical support to other GRE engineers, field technicians, operators, and others to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the GRE transmission system.

· Leading and participating on cross-functional teams responsible to develop and update internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality designs.

· Providing support for North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards compliance.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree (or advanced) in electrical engineering or education required to qualify for the written Professional Engineering Examination as required by the State Board of Engineering, and

· Typically 0-4 years of experience in an engineering or science-related position within the utility or a related industry.

· Fundamentals of Engineering certificate (FE) is preferred.

· Knowledge of the utility industry and its application within the individual’s discipline.

· Basic knowledge of engineering/science principles and safety.

· Skill in utilizing and assessing technologies related to the utility industry.

· Verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to research, analyze, and make recommendations related to engineering decisions.

· Ability to work within a team environment.

· Project management skills to include the ability to oversee projects of small to medium scope and complexity.

· Demonstrated experience in utilizing problem solving skills to address primarily technical nature issues.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by June 4, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.