Protection and Controls Engineer

Protection and Controls Engineer

We are seeking an engineer who is enthusiastic about achieving results and can assist with protection and control design and projects. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our mission to deliver reliable and affordable power to our members. As part of our team, you'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers, taking on hands‑on responsibilities that will develop your technical expertise while contributing to the critical infrastructure.

Engineer level within the job family will be determined by qualifications and experience. On the job training will be provided!

At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member‑owners in their service territories.

As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work‑life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability.

This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day.

This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small‑town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state‑of‑the‑art Madison Regional Hospital, experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University, enjoy a thriving community center, and more.

With two stunning lakes nearby, recreational opportunities are abundant, and you'll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions.

As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education, skills, and experience will be put to excellent use, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development, which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

In this position you will:

• Help design and work on protection and control projects, like drawing up substation one‑line diagrams, protective relaying, control plans, and wiring layouts for both new and upgraded substations.
• Assist with system protection coordination, analysis, and planning studies under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Join in on reviews of power system events to better understand how relays and substation equipment should work in real situations.
• Use computers and basic software tools to program protective relays, remote terminal units, meters, and other smart devices.
• Help build project schedules and lay out tasks for both our team and outside consultants.
• Work with team members and outside consultants to reach project goals and make sure everything meets our cooperative and industry standards.
• Support…