Substation Engineering Technician I - Relay & Controls Focused

Application due date: July 24, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (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.

Summary:

Provide design and technical support for substation relay and controls projects while ensuring the design requirements and the objectives of the department are met.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $68,000 - $94,000 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.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support the design of substation relay and controls projects by using AutoCAD.
• Update Maximo, Lawson and Primavera with project related data.
• Perform design duties as assigned for substation construction projects to ensure accuracy by using Great River Energy (GRE) and Nationals Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards and specifications for projects.
• Assemble the construction issue package for review and signature by the professional engineer prior to issuing to the field.
• May lead or participate on cross-functional teams that are responsible for developing and updating internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications in or to ensure consistent, high-quality designs.

Qualifications:
• Two-year technical degree (such as drafting, electricity, electronics, or architecture), AND typically, up to 3 years of design or utility industry related experience.
• Some substation relay and controls design experience within the utility industry strongly preferred.
• Some experience with drafting substation relay and controls drawings within the utility industry strongly preferred.
• Some experience creating substation relay and controls drawings from mark ups provided by engineers or higher-level substation engineering technicians strongly preferred.
• Skill in utilizing AutoCAD, Maximo, and Primavera strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply safety codes, standards, and practices within a substation relay and controls setting strongly preferred.
• Project management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Proven skill in developing positive working relationships with other team members.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors are required.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by July 24, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.