Senior Electric System Planning Engineer — Lead & Design

Provides engineering services for system operations. The engineer provides technical engineering services and directs the work of others to support the reliable and efficient operation of the electric system while maintaining compliance with applicable NERC reliability standards. Responsibilities include overseeing and guiding operations and engineering staff in problem resolution of complex engineering problems.

• Provide advanced engineering services for the planning, design and construction of facility additions to Mid American Energy Company's energy delivery system; focus may include planning and budgeting electric systems, conducting system expansion studies and economic evaluation studies, separately and in conjunction with other utilities, designing new facilities, preparing specifications, drawings and contracts, power system design and system analysis. (40%)
• Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (25%)
• Conduct advanced engineering studies and complex investigations; prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations. (15%)
• Provide advanced engineering assistance to other departments; facilitate internal training classes for engineers and specialists; responsibilities may include developing presentations for senior management and professional/industry groups, authoring technical papers for publication by professional/industry organizations, chairing company committees/task groups and participating in industry standards committees and perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (15%)
• Keep informed of industry issues/technical trends and recommend and implement changes to benefit Mid American's business. (5%)
• Provide technical leadership to staff. Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• One to three years of industry experience as a practicing engineer required for the engineer 2.
• Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer required for the senior engineer.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills. Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Consistently produces high quality work products, implements innovations and meets or exceeds project schedules and cost expectations.
• An excellent understanding of electric system operation, metering, communications, remote terminal unit equipment, data transmission equipment and related devices.
• Teamwork skills to work with others in the department and with external customers to benefit the department and the organization as a whole. Training skills to provide knowledge to other team members.

Mid American Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power‑generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

Mid American Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.