Standards Engineer

Standards Engineer

Ramsey, MN

Exp 2-5 yrs

Degree Bach

We are the largest electrical distribution cooperative in Minnesota and is a progressive organization that provides electric service to customers in a 7-county area north of the Twin Cities. Our organization received the highest ranking in reliability and the ability to restore power of all electric utilities nationwide in the 2014 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineer with excellent analytical skills to guide the Engineering department in developing and applying standards that result in the most cost effective, reliable distribution system. The individual in this position will develop and maintain construction standards and specifications for the distribution system that includes new technologies, materials, methods and products. Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Create standards and identify new materials to design, construct, and maintain a quality system while continuously analyzing and striving to make improvements
• Develop and maintain construction specifications
• Research and prepare major material purchase specifications for equipment
• Research and evaluate new products
• Review equipment and material failures and implement necessary corrective measures
• Provide technical guidance to distribution system design and construction departments
• Develop, publish, and distribute construction specification books to ensure all system construction will meet strength and clearance requirements and to minimize construction costs, while meeting standards and codes

Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• BS degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Five years' experience in electric distribution, transmission or substation engineering in a utility focused environment

• Engineer-in-training with ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in Minnesota

• Knowledge and ability to apply standards and codes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education

• Knowledge and ability to apply National Electrical Safety Code

• Power emphasis in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer license in Minnesota

• Drafting software skills

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in electric distribution system applications. A Power emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer license in Minnesota, familiarity with National Electric Code and drafting software skills would be ideal.

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