Position Summary

A Civil Engineer in the transmission department works on a team that is responsible for transmission line design engineering, engineering analysis, project management of transmission projects, and support to our operations and maintenance teams in the field.

Appropriate compensation for this role will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and previous relevant experience. 

Essential Responsibilities

1. Transmission Line Design Engineering
   1. Prepare plan & profile drawings, detailed construction drawings and specifications
   2. Develop complete material lists for projects
   3. Assure all transmission line design meets strength and safety requirements of Minnkota's Design Manual, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and/or the Rural Utility System (RUS) design manual
2. Engineering Analysis
   1. Perform foundation design calculations
   2. Perform structure design and strength calculations using PLS-CADD
   3. Determine mechanical loading capabilities or transmission structures
3. Project Management
   1. Project scoping, planning and estimating of transmission projects
   2. Contractor and construction coordination and management
4. Operations and Maintenance Support
   1. Provide day-to-day guidance and technical expertise to operations and maintenance personnel
   2. Verify asset attribute records

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certification

Experience

Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in the energy industry and with transmission line design a plus. Interested candidates with no experience are encouraged to apply as extensive on-the-job training will occur

About Minnkota Power Cooperative

Our Power is our People Minnkota Power Cooperative, headquartered in Grand Forks, ND, has played a major role in bringing a better quality of life to residents of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota for more than 75 years. The company has a wide range of about 400 knowledgeable and skilled employees who work to bring reliable, low-cost electric energy to rural America. Minnkota creates career growth and development a priority by creating a challenging and rewarding work environment. The company also promotes a true work-life balance that helps enhance employees' quality of life. A generation and transmission cooperative, Minnkota Power Cooperative is owned by 11 distribution cooperatives. Three in eastern North Dakota and eight in northwestern Minnesota. Minnkota also serves as operating agent for the Northern Municipal Power Agency (NMPA) in Thief River Falls, MN. In total, the Minnkota/NMPA Joint System provides electricity to more than 150,000 customers. Minnkota's Milton R. Young station is a two-unit coal fired power plant providing a stable energy source for our cooperative member-owners. The station is located 35 miles from Bismarck, ND, a growing and progressive city with many recreational opportunities.

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