POSITION PURPOSE

The Engineer Electric Distribution will provide technical knowledge and expertise for Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) to plan, design, construct, and maintain the electric distribution system with a focus on safety, compliance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the necessary engineering, design, and oversight for overhead, underground, and network distribution system improvement projects.
• Works closely with other MGE departments and outside entities to plan, design, schedule, and coordinate Company projects according to customer schedules.
• Assists in specifying the applications for distribution automation equipment.
• Develops and evaluates emerging smart grid technologies.
• Assists in designing systems to interconnect large-scale customer- and utility-owned Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the distribution grid.
• Investigates and recommends new distribution equipment, engineering and construction standards, and work process improvements.
• Analyzes road plans generated by City, County, and State agencies and designs job orders to relocate overhead and underground distribution facilities where needed.
• Negotiates agreements and utility easements with customers to design the most cost-efficient and environmentally friendly distribution extensions, circuit ties, and service facilities.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate safety codes (NESC and Wisconsin Administrative Code), governmental codes such as PSCW requirements, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.
• Investigates and remedies power quality issues such as stray voltage, radio interference, harmonics, and voltages complaints.
• Provides technical collaboration to other engineers and engineering technicians within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in electrical or civil engineering required.
• At least one to three years of electric distribution engineering experience is preferred.
• Able to work toward designation as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of electricity, electrical utility systems, and the Company's electric distribution system.
• Strong engineering skills.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of drawings, maps, and sketches.
• Familiar with a wide variety of technical systems and software.
• Strong time and project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, and control multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing construction schedules and customer requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Various training in areas such as State of Wisconsin Electrical Code, customer satisfaction, electric utility systems operations, hazardous waste management, personal computer and software, defensive driving, and CPR/First Aid.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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