Substation Engineering Technician I - Relay & Controls Focused
Application due date: July 24, 2025
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

SUMMARY:

Provide design and technical support for substation relay and controls projects while ensuring the design requirements and the objectives of the department are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Two-year technical degree (such as drafting, electricity, electronics, or architecture), AND typically, up to 3 years of design or utility industry related experience.
· Some substation relay and controls design experience within the utility industry strongly preferred.
· Some experience with drafting substation relay and controls drawings within the utility industry strongly preferred.

· Some experience creating substation relay and controls drawings from mark ups provided by engineers or higher-level substation engineering technicians strongly preferred.

• Skill in utilizing AutoCAD, Maximo, and Primavera strongly preferred.

· Knowledge of and ability to apply safety codes, standards, and practices within a substation relay and controls setting strongly preferred.
· Project management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
· Proven skill in developing positive working relationships with other team members.
· Ability to identify and distinguish colors are required.
Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by July 24, 2025 . GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer

• Support the design of substation relay and controls projects by using AutoCAD.
• Update Maximo, Lawson and Primavera with project related data.
• Perform design duties as assigned for substation construction projects to ensure accuracy by using Great River Energy (GRE) and Nationals Electric Safety Code (NESC) standards and specifications for projects.
• Assemble the construction issue package for review and signature by the professional engineer prior to issuing to the field.
• May lead or participate on cross-functional teams that are responsible for developing and updating internal GRE design standards and equipment specifications in or to ensure consistent, high-quality designs