Job DescriptionSunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative serving central and western Kansas, is hiring a
Senior Substation Designer in
Great Bend, KS, Hays, KS, or Wichita, KS. We're seeking a dynamic technical leader to provide strategic and innovative design, and expert technical oversight. This person will lead complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance while serving as a trusted subject matter expert, resolving critical challenges, advancing engineering standards, and optimizing project performance. In a senior role, they will empower technical teams through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational capabilities and deliver lasting results.
Opportunities:
- Play a key role in supporting and improving the substations and transmission systems that keep our communities powered and connected.
- Broaden your experience in the utility industry by working alongside other departments.
- Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
- Receive an outstanding compensation and benefit package, including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and tuition reimbursement.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, related field and ten years engineering, engineering support, or technical services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Technician Occupation Selection System (TECH) Test.
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Please see the Responsibility Outlines for a complete list of qualifications as well as Mental and Physical Requirements: Senior Substation Designer
