Dairyland Power Cooperative

Supervisor, Substation Engineering

LocationLa Crosse, WI
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

SUPERVISOR, SUBSTATION ENGINEERING (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)


Hiring Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,400.00

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

The Supervisor, Substation Engineering is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Electrical Engineering and Substation Services departments in a safe manner. Oversee engineering studies, the specification, and acquisition of all electrical power and physical equipment related to distribution and transmission substations. Interact with distribution cooperatives, regulatory and governing agencies, and suppliers regarding engineering, electrical equipment and physical equipment.


The Impact You'll Make In This Role:


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage activities of Electrical Engineering and Substation Services staff to ensure timely and effective engineering/design of transmission and distribution substation projects. Activities included but not limited to:
Electrical Design
Equipment Specifications and Acquisition
Protective Relaying
Substation Control
Metering
Associated Drawings and Records
Engineering studies
Substation physical/steel design
Substation Civil design
Departmental Design Standards
Establish departmental goals/objectives and review performance/progress. Ensure department maintains appropriate understanding of present technology and engineering methods as well as new and upcoming technology and engineering methods.
Responsible for selecting, directing, coaching, assessing staffing levels and managing staff in a manner that assures maximum productivity and development of all department personnel with appropriate consideration given to safety and training of employees.
Responsible for cost center budgets, capital project review information and applicable portions of the construction budget, including prioritization of projects based on projects identified by the Planning Department and other departments. Responsible for identification and justification of Electrical Engineering and Substation Services recommended projects based on condition assessments of equipment.
Oversee and direct the preparation of specifications and the evaluation of proposals/bids for all equipment and services within the departments.
Ensure all design and construction/material standards meet the requirements of all applicable Federal, State, local, RUS, IEEE, ANSI, NESC and all other industry standards.
Provide technical assistance to other Dairyland departments in the resolution of problems, answering questions and providing information relating to metering, protective relaying, substation controls, substation equipment, capacitor banks, grounding, civil design, structural design and other engineering related items. Assist external cooperative members and municipal members with technical questions and provide information as necessary.
Responsible for the evaluation and information within the organizations enterprise asset management system relating to metering, protective relaying, substation equipment, capacitor banks, grounding, civil equipment, structural equipment and other electrical related items.
Ensure Dairyland’s interests on various technical committees, taskforces and organizations is properly represented.
Responsible for compliance of NERC reliability standards related to protection systems, engineering and protection system maintenance.
Perform other duties assigned.


Your Experience and Expertise:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis preferred) or similar field of engineering with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the electric utility industry. Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Professional Engineering license preferred.


Skills:

Computer Skills required include proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, CAPE and other engineering tools.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at varying levels of leadership within the organization and parties external to the organization.
Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to multi-task and manage complex projects.
A thorough understanding of safe substation engineering and construction practices and techniques.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands: Work indoors with occasional outdoor work at substations, in power line rights-of-way, and power plants. Outdoor work will occur in various weather conditions and near electrical hazards. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
Life insurance
Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Robust Wellness Program
New Flexible Work Program
Tuition Reimbursement
So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

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