| Transmission Project Engineer East River Electric Power Cooperative has an opening for a Transmission Project Engineer looking for an excellent career opportunity in a stable industry! This engineering role will perform and oversee electric transmission line design for new and modifications to current transmission lines. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide engineering guidance on designs while ensuring compliance with internal, federal and state standards. East River Electric is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative with a service area that covers 40,000 square miles. We deliver wholesale power to our members, which include 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the properties of the member-owners in their service territories. Our Community This job opportunity is located at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison boasts a family-friendly, small town atmosphere with a wealth of modern amenities including the new Madison Regional Hospital, the high-tech campus of Dakota State University, a thriving community center and more. The town is centered between two lakes, provides ample recreational opportunities and is a short drive from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions. Learn more about Madison on our website: https://www.eastriver.coop/our-communities/ Key responsibilities include: - Design, prepare and review plans and specifications for transmission lines
- Ensure the cooperative's compliance with internal, federal and state standards
- Oversee the flow of design information and/or requirements between outside consultants and internal SMEs
- Assist with the overall development of the electrical transmission system
- Coordinate with project management team to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
- Manage complex projects while effectively communicating with internal and external personnel
Key requirements include: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain such license within four years of hire
- A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of PE registration
- Three years of project engineering experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
Benefits include: - Retirement pension plan
- 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
- Paid medical insurance and employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- 9/80 work schedule with 9-hour work days and every other Friday off
Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say. Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-8001. Position open until filled with ongoing review of applications. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/DISABLED/VETERAN | 
