About Us
Steuben County REMC is a growing distribution Electric Cooperative providing electrical and fiber-optic broadband services to more than 10,000 homes, farms and businesses in Northeast Indiana and is headquartered in Angola, Indiana. The surrounding community has a wonderful school system, a four-year university, hospital and an abundant array of shopping and recreational opportunities. Our 101 lakes make our area a popular vacation destination for visitors from all across the Midwest.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations and the CEO, the System Engineer will assist with maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting the cooperative’s operations technology, including Radio Frequency (RF), Tantalus, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping wizard, and Outage Management Software (OMS). This individual must be self-motivated with the ability to work safely, professionally, efficiently and independently and able to manage time effectively to ensure timely completion.
Qualifications- Knowledgeable of NEC and NESC requirements.
- Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering OR 5 plus years of electric distribution work dealing with the operation or maintenance of an electric system.
- Experience in short- and long-range planning.
- Working knowledge of the design, operation, maintenance and inspection of electric distribution system facilities.
- Experience in using Distribution Engineering Analysis software and Power Quality monitoring equipment.
- Proficient in the development of spreadsheets and databases.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Required to submit a random drug and alcohol test and maintain a drug free workplace.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions performing moderate physical labor.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, managing time appropriately to ensure timely completion.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with members, employees and consultants.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to travel for seminars and/or training.
What We Offer:
- Defined Pension Plan
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Additional Benefits
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Applications will be accepted until September 8.
Skills Required
- Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or five-plus years of electric distribution experience involving electric system operation or maintenance
- Knowledge of NEC and NESC requirements
- Experience in short- and long-range planning
- Working knowledge of the design, operation, maintenance, and inspection of electric distribution system facilities
- Experience using Distribution Engineering Analysis software and Power Quality monitoring equipment
- Proficiency developing spreadsheets and databases
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions and perform moderate physical labor
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with members, employees, and consultants
- Willingness to travel for seminars and training
- Participation in random drug and alcohol testing and compliance with a drug-free workplace
What We Do
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale power to distribution cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, serving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
