Boone Power is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Special Projects and Engineering Technology team.

The Engineering Technician supports and maintains key electrical system technologies including SCADA, feeder automation, and field devices such as regulators, reclosers, relays, gateways, and RTUs. This role is responsible for programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining substation and distribution equipment and associated control systems. The position also provides project coordination, technical support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and timely response to outages and emergencies.

As a vital contributor to the Engineering and Operations teams, the Engineering Technician ensures the seamless integration and performance of automation, control, and communication technologies that directly impact system performance and member satisfaction.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Special Projects & Engineering Technologies.

Responsibilities 

System Support & Maintenance

• Support and monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) activities
• Assist System Engineers in the maintenance and support of the Feeder Automation System
• Troubleshoot breakers, regulators, RTUs, and other technical field equipment in collaboration with IT, Operations, and Engineering
• Maintain outside plant communications infrastructure as it pertains to the electrical system (fiber and copper terminations to devices)
• Ensure reliable performance of Engineering and Operations technologies

Operations & Field Support

• Program, test, and troubleshoot regulators, capacitor banks, and electronic protective devices
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations on construction and maintenance procedures for specialized equipment and controls
• Review substation inspection reports and support substation and downline device maintenance programs
• Support outage restoration and emergency response efforts by ensuring operational integrity of supported systems

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Assist in developing system improvement plans related to supported technologies
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct testing of reclosers and controls in accordance with industry standards
• Project manage substation and downline testing efforts
• Maintain working knowledge of substation equipment and operations, including regulators, breakers, and relays
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot associated control systems to ensure proper functionality and coordination

Resumes must be received by noon on April 17, 2026.? 

No phone calls please. 

Boone Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

• High School diploma with 10 years of experience; OR
• Associate/Technical degree with 5 years of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience; OR
• Advanced degree with 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems and basic electrical engineering principles
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage projects and execute defined objectives within established timelines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varying audiences
• Passion for learning emerging technologies and adapting to new software systems
• Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned service territory

About Boone Power

EXCELLENT BENEFITS Boone REMC offers competitive pay, an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, pension retirement plan, education reimbursement – your benefits with us start when you do. We also offer a generous paid leave schedule and opportunities for professional growth. LOCATION Boone REMC is centrally located in Lebanon, IN, with easy access off Interstate 65, State Road 39 and State Road 32. We have big-town amenities, with a small-town feel. FIRST We are proud to be the first electric cooperative in the state. It was with a pioneering spirit, in 1935, that we brought electricity to the rural folks within the communities we serve. FASTEST Today, as the fastest growing electric cooperative within the state, we integrate an innovative business model with our pioneering foundation to find opportunities, stretch our boundaries and focus on meeting the needs of our diverse member-owners. As a not-for-profit, we’re focused on being good stewards of our organization’s resources and providing quality service for our members. LEADING As a trusted and innovative leader in providing our nearly 17,000 member-owner...s with superior electric service at fair and reasonable prices, we also take pride in the meaningful impact and improved quality of life we make throughout the communities we serve. PRINCIPLED As a member-owned cooperative, our core principles and values are based on open and voluntary membership, democratic member control, autonomy and independence, bolstering our local economies, and the sustainable development of the communities we serve. Follow Boone REMC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN and YouTube.

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