Senior Engineer - Codes and Standards

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Codes and Standards Engineer - Electric Distribution Engineering will provide technical knowledge and expertise for the Company to plan, design, construct, and maintain the electric distribution system with a focus on safety, compliance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refines and leads the engineering culture in terms of adherence to safety, standards, codes, and design methodology, ensuring consistent application across the distribution engineering teams.
• Maintains an expert knowledge of appropriate safety codes (NESC and Wisconsin Administrative Code), governmental codes such as PSCW requirements, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.
• Develops and maintains the Company Electric Construction Standards and Engineering Design Guidelines. 
• Leads the Company's cross-functional Distribution Standards Committee.
• Evaluates and implements specification changes to existing and new equipment, materials, and methods for electric distribution construction. Serves as subject matter expert in established and emerging distribution grid technologies.
• Works with the Supply Chain group and external vendors to review material contracts, provide input on alternative suppliers, and advises on material stocking and procurement.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and mentoring to other engineers and engineering technicians within the department, as well as field construction personnel, as it relates to codes, standards, and areas of subject matter expertise.
• Investigates and remedies power quality issues such as stray voltage, radio interference, harmonics, and voltages complaints.
• Performs engineering calculations and analysis in support of design engineers and technicians.
• Leads or participates in various code, safety, and standards groups internal and external to the Company.
• As needed, performs design work and manages large electric distribution construction projects to assist in balancing department workload and stay current on design practices and tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Seven years of progressively responsible electric utility distribution engineering experience.
• Bachelor of science degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Wisconsin is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license.
• Advanced knowledge of electricity, utility electrical systems, engineering skills, and the Company's electric distribution system.
• Fluent in the use of PLS-CADD, O-Calc, or similar structural modeling and line design tools.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of drawings, maps, and sketches.
• Good personal time management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing construction schedules, customer requirements, and Company requirements.
• Good human relations skills for clear communications with customers, supervisor, peers, and any other external organizations necessary for successful project completion.
• Able to work independently and provide functional supervision as needed.
• Various training in areas such as State of Wisconsin Electrical Code, customer satisfaction, electric utility systems operations, hazardous waste management, personal computer and software, defensive driving, and CPR/First Aid. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to: 

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve. 
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions. 
• Preserve and protect our environment whi