Provide electrical and controls engineering support and project management for both capital and operations and maintenance projects at Madison Gas and Electric Company's (MGE) power generation facilities.
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Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects, including development, research, cost estimation, scope identification, bid evaluation, contractor coordination, documentation control, and commissioning.
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Troubleshoot and resolve operating and maintenance problems involving plant equipment.
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Coordinate with internal and external entities to acquire project scope, schedule, and budget information during project development through project implementation.
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Perform tests designed to acquire data on power plant equipment; analyze results, develop reports, and make recommendations.
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Perform or oversee load flow, arc flash, coordination, and protective settings studies for generation facilities.
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Identify needs for upgrades and improvements to plant electrical and process control systems, applications, and Digital Control System network devices.
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Conduct studies and tests on process control equipment, including commissioning, tuning, and testing PLC logic and HMI functionality.
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Assist operations with switching operations to move load or deenergize buses or equipment.
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Interface with American Transmission Company to coordinate protective settings, generator testing, and ratings.
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Maintain compliance with applicable NERC standards for generation facilities.
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Communicate and coordinate with Information Technology (IT) for new control devices, obsolete device replacements, hardware renewals, software licensing, patching, and version control.
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Lead or assist in root cause analysis of plant component failures.
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Locate, maintain, and update documentation including drawings, manuals, and instructions.
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Maintain and improve documentation control and change management standards for process control systems, applications, and network control devices.
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Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including high-, medium-, and low-voltage power systems.
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Understanding of boilers, turbines, generators, electric motors, and variable frequency drive systems.
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Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
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Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
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Familiarity with PLCs, HMI software, and network devices such as servers, switches, routers, hubs, fiber optics, and firewalls.
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited four-year university is required.
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Valid driver's license is required.
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Experience reading, interpreting, and developing electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
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Experience with utility electrical and controls systems is preferred.
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Previous work experience in a power plant or industrial setting is preferred.
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This onsite role is based at our Madison, WI power plant locations.
Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.
