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Located in Columbia, MO, this leadership position will provide direction on Missouri Electric Commission (MEC) owned transmission assets, input, and guidance on jointly owned transmission, and be available to provide engineering expertise to members on their systems.  Will direct MPUA-RSC line services activities and provide technical expertise in support of member cities’ electric T&D systems. 

Responsibilities include:

1. Assist in planning and design of transmission assets and schedule operations work on MEC solely owned transmission.
2. Supervise the MPUA Line Crew Leader in the performance of their duties be it MEC or member cities T & D systems.
3. Interpret and apply common codes and standards including the NESC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, FERC, NERC, etc.
4. Maintain transmission equipment, monitor incoming feeds and outgoing transmissions, manage staff, and quickly troubleshoot any problems that may arise.
5. Study existing power transmission systems to determine how they can best be expanded, and test power lines and equipment to determine how they perform under specific conditions.
6. Review any environmental issues, potential safety hazards, logistical problems to ensure maximum efficiency from the finished product.

Requires BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Minimum five years progressive experience in transmission line design, transmission planning, transmission system operations or combination of same.  PE designation preferred.  Prefer Senior Engineer with ten years T&D experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits provided, including a defined benefit package, and 100% full family H/D/V coverage on day one! All new hires at MPUA must also be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire date.  Relocation assistance also available. EOE. M/F/D/V.