Electrical Power Engineer

Company: Central Iowa Power Cooperative
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is currently searching for an Electrical Power Engineer to join the team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This job opening is posted multi-level and may be filled by an Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level based on candidate qualifications. This position performs plant engineering and project management and other duties related to operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Cooperatives generation facilities. To apply for this position, please visit www.cipco.net and click Career Opportunities. Duties/Responsibilities Perform and prepare written results of engineering studies conducted for the efficient operation and maintenance of the CIPCO generating facilities. Assist plant management with operations analyses and maintenance troubleshooting. Assist with recommending, planning, and managing engineering projects at CIPCO-operated generating plants. Provide engineering support for generators, transformers, breakers, relays, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), inverters, batteries, sensors, control systems, and other electrical components. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for CIPCO-operated generating facilities. Requirements and Critical Success Factors Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or other related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills; able to work on a team Strong communication and presentation skills, verbal and written Strong organizational, coordination and time management skills Is a self-starter with high level of initiative; able to work independently Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits CIPCO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, a pension plan, 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and much more. About CIPCO CIPCO is a generation and transmission electric cooperative with member systems that serve a population of nearly 300,000 rural and urban residents and more than 13,000 small and large commercial and industrial accounts across Iowa. CIPCO supplies all power requirements for its Member-owners, and as their power provider, is dedicated to delivering 24/7 energy that is affordable, safe, and reliable. For more information visit Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids is in eastern Iowa and is the second-largest city in the state, with a population around 137,000. It is ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Livability.com (2023). Click on or visit EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran Employment Type: Full Time

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