Electric Utility Engineer

About Us

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 23 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 300,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You'll Get

We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat

We offer a wellness program offers extra HSA contributions (for qualifying plans), access to an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We’ll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!

• Flex Time

Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance. Speaking of flexible, we offer a hybrid work environment for those who enjoy a mix of working both at home and in the office. Our core office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So if you like working from home, you can do that on Mondays and Fridays!

• Stay in School

We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.

• Keep it Casual

When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!

• Work Hard, Play Hard

We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an Electric Utility Engineer with expertise in the integration of distributed generation systems and policy development. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of electric distribution system operations, utility rate structures, and the operational challenges of integrating distributed energy resources into the grid. The role requires a professional who can balance autonomy and teamwork, with excellent communication skills for writing and reviewing policies related to distributed energy resource interconnections and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and analysis for the integration of seamless distributed generation into electric distribution systems. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations regarding distributed generation.
• Assess utility rate structures and their impact on the adoption and integration of both flexible loads and distributed generation. Develop and explain rate analysis, when appropriate.
• Apply technical knowledge of electric distribution system design and operation in the interconnection process.
• Understand the role and operations of RTOs and their effect on distributed energy resource policies and practices. Monitor RTO policies and ensure alignment with cooperative utility policies.
• Write, review, and update policies and technical guidelines for the interconnection of distributed energy resources into the electric grid.
• Provide technical guidance on distributed energy resources and flexible loads to internal teams, member cooperative staff, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for increasing the integration of distributed energy resources and flexible loads.
• Develop analysis tools, write reports, create presentations, and provide training on distributed energy resource policies and systems.
• Remain abreast of industry trends as well as best practices for distributed resource integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, with a focus on distribution systems.
• Experience with distributed energy resource technologies and interconnection processes.
• Strong background in distributed energy resource integration, electric distribution system design, and utility rate structures.
• Understanding of how RTOs operate and influence regional grid management.
• Familiarity with AI and its potential utilization for enhancing resource integration into the grid.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with energy efficiency applications within both residential and commercial applications preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.