Posted: 17-Feb-26
Location: Dade City, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOE
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Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the US with over 281,000 Members served and over 12,000 miles of energized lines. WREC’s service area is located along Florida’s Nature Coast in Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties and is conveniently situated between Tampa, Orlando, and the gulf beaches. WREC proudly offers highly competitive salaries, excellent healthcare coverage, 401K, and pension benefits.
**Exempt position-Initial salary based on experience**
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development and preparation of SCADA system components, programming, and operator screen development.
- Assists in the preparation of substation remote terminal unit programming, development, and commissioning.
- Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians during system installation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
- Assists in the selection and procurement of protective relay, SCADA, and distribution automation equipment.
- Assists in project management tasks and document control.
- Flexibility in learning other areas of Protection and Control including, but not limited to, relays, system sectionalizing, and distribution automation.
- Ability to function well as a contributor in a team and independent environments.
- All other tasks as assigned.
WREC is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapters 316 and 440. WREC has excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, an NRECA retirement plan, and a matching 401k plan. Initial salary will be based on experience and knowledge.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
- Knowledge of SCADA system applications (Survalent background is preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communications skills that involve interacting with engineers, outside contractors, and field crews.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of electric utility experience.
- Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and ICCP protocols.
- Knowledge of SEL-RTAC and Novatech Orion equipment and configuration.
- Knowledge of power systems' general properties and fundamentals.
- Obtained or pursuing registration as a Professional Engineer.