System Engineer III

Title: System Engineer - Transmission & Substation
Location: Palmyra, MO 63461
Schedule: Fully onsite 4/10 schedule - Monday-Thursday 7am- 5:30pm
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 (with some flexibility)
Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k): Employer match up to 4%.
• Retirement Security (RS) Plan: Fully funded defined benefit plan, formula based on the average of your 5 highest salaries x years of service x 1.8%.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hrs/yr - after 6 yrs of service; increase to 120 hrs - after 10 yrs of service; increase to 160 hrs - Option to purchase up to 40 additional PTO hours annually.
• Sick Leave: Accrue 96 hours per year.

Why You Should Apply:
A not-for-profit electric transmission cooperative that delivers power to communities across northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa is seeking a System Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, driving system reliability, and contributing to the long-term stability of the regional power grid.

What You'll Be Doing:
As a System Engineer, you'll lead planning and design efforts for new and upgraded transmission and substation facilities, while serving as a key technical authority on NERC compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing protection, control, and automation schemes for transmission systems and substations, and working with field crews on testing and commissioning.
• Conducting fault analysis and system studies to ensure protection schemes and reliability standards are met.
• Leading design and project management for substation construction and upgrades, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Providing advanced engineering support for installation, testing, and maintenance of 12 kV-345 kV substation equipment.
• Developing specifications, evaluating bids, and supporting procurement.
• Ensuring compliance with RUS standards, NEC/NESC, and other safety codes.
• Overseeing testing, inspection, and data-driven recommendations for substation equipment.
• Leading compliance efforts, preparing documentation for NERC audits, and staying ahead of evolving standards.
• Partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to support system planning and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Missouri or Iowa, required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry (generation & transmission cooperative experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of 69 kV and 161 kV substation equipment, protective relaying, metering, SCADA integration, system protection coordination, and related testing/calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tools such as AcSELerator and ASPEN.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.