Engineer 1/Eng II/Sr Eng/Sr Eng II/Principal Eng-Substation Engineering

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

Opportunities exist on MidAmerican Energy’s Substation Engineering team to develop expertise in substation physical design, protection and controls integration, renewable energy interconnections, high-voltage transmission systems and project and technical leadership. 

As part of our Substation Engineering team, you will design and deliver critical infrastructure supporting transmission, distribution, renewable energy integration, large industrial customers and emerging technologies including digital substations and 765-kV transmission systems.

The successful candidate will support a diverse portfolio of transmission and distribution substation projects associated with system reliability, load growth, renewable energy integration and emerging customer demands.

Position is located in Davenport, Iowa or Des Moines, Iowa

No remote work is offered for this role

Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of substation project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. (50%) Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (20%) Assist with engineering studies and investigations and assist with preparing oral and written reports. (10%) Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%) Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (10%) Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system. 

Engineer 1-Substation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Engineer 2-Substation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. One to three years of engineering experience. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Sr Engineer-Substation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer. Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perfo