MGE Energy Inc

Electrical Engineer - Energy Production

MGE Energy Inc • $80K — $110K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution required.
  • Valid driver's license necessary.
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and power systems essential.
  • Experience in reading and developing electrical drawings and schematics needed.
  • Familiarity with PLC, HMI software, and network devices preferred.
  • Utility electrical and controls systems experience is a plus.
  • Previous experience in a power plant or industrial setting favored.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects including development, research, and cost estimation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with plant equipment during operations and maintenance.
  • Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget information with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform tests on power plant equipment, analyze results, and develop recommendations.
  • Conduct studies on load flow, arc flash, and protective settings for generation facilities.
  • Identify needs for upgrades to electrical and process control systems.
  • Assist with switching operations and collaborate with IT for control devices and software renewals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration.
  • Potential for involvement in impactful projects within energy generation.
  • Onsite role providing hands-on experience in a power plant setting.
  • Commitment to safety and compliance with NERC standards.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose

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.
Core Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects, including development, research, cost estimation, scope identification, bid evaluation, contractor coordination, documentation control, and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operating and maintenance problems involving plant equipment.
  • Coordinate with internal and external entities to acquire project scope, schedule, and budget information during project development through project implementation.
  • Perform tests designed to acquire data on power plant equipment; analyze results, develop reports, and make recommendations.
  • Perform or oversee load flow, arc flash, coordination, and protective settings studies for generation facilities.
  • Identify needs for upgrades and improvements to plant electrical and process control systems, applications, and Digital Control System network devices.
  • Conduct studies and tests on process control equipment, including commissioning, tuning, and testing PLC logic and HMI functionality.
  • Assist operations with switching operations to move load or deenergize buses or equipment.
  • Interface with American Transmission Company to coordinate protective settings, generator testing, and ratings.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable NERC standards for generation facilities.
  • Communicate and coordinate with Information Technology (IT) for new control devices, obsolete device replacements, hardware renewals, software licensing, patching, and version control.
  • Lead or assist in root cause analysis of plant component failures.
  • Locate, maintain, and update documentation including drawings, manuals, and instructions.
  • Maintain and improve documentation control and change management standards for process control systems, applications, and network control devices.
Skills
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including high-, medium-, and low-voltage power systems.
  • Understanding of boilers, turbines, generators, electric motors, and variable frequency drive systems.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMI software, and network devices such as servers, switches, routers, hubs, fiber optics, and firewalls.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited four-year university is required.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
Experience
  • Experience reading, interpreting, and developing electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
  • Experience with utility electrical and controls systems is preferred.
  • Previous work experience in a power plant or industrial setting is preferred.
Work Location
  • 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.

About MGE Energy Inc

MGE Energy, Inc. is a public utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. It is the parent company of Madison Gas and Electric, which generates and distributes electricity to 154,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 163,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE Energy's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years. The company was incorporated in 2001.
Learn more about MGE Energy Inc
Size
706 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$92.4 million
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$538.6 million
NASDAQ
MGEE
* Ladders Estimates

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