Transmission Line Design Engineer

Application Deadline: June 23, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

General Summary

We are currently looking for a Transmission Line Design Engineer who will be responsible for performing engineering, project management and technical support for transmission line design projects.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $92,000 - $155,000 + /annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Perform engineering on transmission line design projects to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality, cost-efficient, reliable designs.

· Provide technical support to other GRE engineers, the Land Rights and Permitting departments, field technicians, operators, and others to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the GRE transmission system.

· Lead and participate on cross-functional teams responsible to develop and update internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality designs.

· Perform project management for small Transmission division projects, as assigned, to ensure all financial, functional, and schedule requirements are met.

· Develop project design drawings and documentation.

· Ensure that transmission line designs meet all strength, loading, and clearance requirements in an economical manner

· Participate in regional or national working groups as required to gain industry knowledge and help influence industry decisions preferred.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree (or advanced) in civil engineering or other engineering degree required to qualify for the written Professional Engineering Examination as required by the State Board of Engineering

And

· 4+ years of experience in an engineering or science-related position within the utility or a related industry.

· 7+ years of transmission line design engineering experience is strongly preferred

· Understands the NESC (National Electrical Safety Code).

· Extensive knowledge and experience using PLS-CADD and MFAD

· Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.)/E.I.T. certification required. Professional Engineer registration is preferred.

· Understanding of transmission line construction.

· Skill in utilizing and assessing technologies related to the utility industry.

· Verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to research, analyze, and make recommendations related to engineering decisions.

· Ability to work within a team environment.

· Project management skills.

· Demonstrated experience in utilizing problem solving skills to address primarily technical nature issues.

· Demonstrated experience in designing and building transmission lines operating at 69 kV and 115 kV, including route selection, Public Utilities Commission (PUC) permitting support, land rights coordination, design, vendor approval, issue packages, construction support and as built documents highly preferred.

· Experience designing 200+ kV transmission lines preferred, but not required.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by June 23, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer. 

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 26 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy. Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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