System Engineer
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Company Summary
South Central Indiana REMC (“SCI REMC”) is seeking candidates for the position of System Engineer. SCI REMC is the largest not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative in Indiana and a leader in innovative technology. The cooperative focuses on providing safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity and fiber solutions to its members in parts of seven counties in south central Indiana.
The cooperative is headquartered in Martinsville, Indiana located just 30 minutes south of the Indianapolis airport and 20 minutes north of Bloomington, Indiana off of I-69. SCI REMC serves 3,657 miles of energized lines with 35,000+ meters and 12,500+ fiber subscribers. SCI REMC has 150 highly valued, member-focused employees. The Fiber Division of SCI REMC offers quality broadband services to homes and businesses plus fiber transport systems to ensure a reliable network service with a high level of member/subscriber experience satisfaction.
This is a key position in the Engineering team. In addition to the education and experience listed below, the best candidates will bring a collaborative, team first mindset and a drive to support all facets of our growing electrical distribution system. The position reports to our Manager, System Planning & Engineering.
Position Summary
- The System Engineer performs planning, design, operation, evaluation, and improvement of SCI REMC's electric distribution system. This position applies engineering principles independently to analyze technical issues, develop practical solutions, manage projects, and support operational objectives that ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service. The System Engineer serves as a technical resource to operations personnel, line designers, contractors, consultants, and management while supporting the cooperative's commitment to reliability, safety, and exceptional member service.
- This position leads engineering projects, performs system analyses, develops recommendations for system improvements, and supports system planning and design activities. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound engineering judgment, project management capabilities, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. The System Engineer also assists with emergency operations, restoration planning, and resource coordination during outages and other critical system events.
- This key position's general responsibilities include:
- Performing engineering studies, analyses, and design work for electric distribution facilities, reliability initiatives, and system improvement projects.
- Developing plans and schedules for distribution system upgrades, infrastructure investments, capacity improvements, and reliability enhancement projects.
- Evaluating alternatives and preparing recommendations that balance reliability, safety, cost, constructability, operational impacts, and long-term system performance.
- Investigating and resolving issues related to voltage performance, load growth, power quality, power factor, and distribution system reliability.
- Analyzing outage trends and system performance data to identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced member service.
- Preparing technical specifications, engineering standards, construction contracts, and bid documents and assisting with contractor selection and project oversight.
- Maintaining engineering models and databases and utilizing utility software tools to support planning and operational decisions.
- Providing technical guidance and support to Associate System Engineers, line designers, operations personnel, contractors, and consultants.
- Assisting with emergency restoration planning, outage response efforts, and resource coordination during major events.
Qualifications
Education-- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Power systems emphasis is preferred.
Experience--Minimum of three years of utility engineering experience is required. Candidates should possess working knowledge of electric distribution system design, protection, and reliability fundamentals. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred, along with the interest and capability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. Experience with a rural electric distribution cooperative is strongly preferred.
Core Competencies - Every team member at SCI REMC is expected to perform work in alignment with identified Core Competencies.
- Living SCI’s Mission and Values
- Protecting People and Property
- Member/Subscriber Focus
- Operating as One Team
- Quality Orientation
- Operating with Integrity
Key Job Competencies
- Analysis -- Breaking down complex problems, evaluating information, identifying relationships, and applying technical expertise to develop effective engineering solutions.
- Continuous Learning -- Actively pursuing professional development opportunities and applying new knowledge, technologies, and industry practices to improve performance.
- Decision Making -- Exercising sound judgment, evaluating alternatives, and selecting appropriate courses of action based on available facts and operational considerations.
- Planning and Organizing -- Effectively managing priorities, resources, schedules, and activities to meet project and organizational objectives.
- Project Management -- Coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring engineering projects are completed successfully, safely, and efficiently.
- Relationship Skills -- Building productive relationships through collaboration, communication, active listening, and professionalism.
Additional Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of utility operations, engineering standards, electric distribution system design principles, and utility safety practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency with utility engineering and operational software systems, including modeling, GIS, outage management, and system analysis tools.
- Ability to independently perform distribution system studies and develop technically sound engineering recommendations.
- Experience leading engineering projects from planning through construction, including estimating, scheduling, coordination, and documentation activities.
- Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS requirements, and other applicable industry standards and regulations.
- Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on reliability, safety, and service quality.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver's license.
- Must be regular in work attendance and demonstrate dependability and professionalism.
Why SCI?
SCI REMC offers excellent benefits including a front-loading defined-benefit pension plan, 401(k) matched savings, healthcare, HSA with a generous employer contribution and much more. Joining the co-op family will prove to be a welcoming, friendly experience where employees are focused on providing the best service to all members and subscribers. Join this unique, not-for-profit business that truly values employees and encourages life-long learning and development.
Apply confidentially ONLY through the SCI REMC website: https://www.sciremc.com/careers.
SCI REMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Selection is focused on individual merit, experience/education, initiative, and work performance. SCI REMC complies with all federal and state laws.
