What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Systems Engineer position at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Inc.?
Are you ready to design the future of electric power in Northern New Mexico? At Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC), you'll do more than engineer electrical systems—you'll help deliver safe, reliable power to the communities we serve while leading projects that make a lasting impact.
If you're a problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with others, managing complex projects, and seeing your designs come to life, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
As our Electric Systems Engineer, you'll provide professional engineering expertise in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of KCEC's electric distribution system. You'll also provide leadership for our engineering team, including staking, right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and engineering administrative functions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Designing and planning electric distribution system improvements and expansion projects.
- Collaborating with internal departments to develop system plans, design specifications, and construction projects.
- Reviewing technical data and preparing engineering designs, equipment specifications, and construction configurations.
- Developing project cost estimates and preparing material and equipment lists for purchasing and scheduling.
- Performing engineering studies involving transformers, conductors, fuses, breakers, switchgear, and other system components.
- Leading and coordinating right-of-way acquisition, staking, and permitting activities.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety standards, regulations, codes, policies, and construction practices.
- Helping build a safe, reliable, and efficient electric system for our members.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced engineering professional who is ready to make a difference.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
- Additional coursework in mechanical or civil engineering is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with electric power distribution systems.
- Strong project management, leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees, contractors, agencies, and community stakeholders.
Work Environment
This position combines office work with field responsibilities. You'll spend time both behind the desk and out in the field supporting construction and maintenance projects.
You'll need to be comfortable with:
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Walking on uneven or unimproved terrain.
- Standing, sitting, bending, and stooping as needed.
- Working around active electric utility construction and maintenance operations.
Why Join KCEC?
At Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, you'll be part of an organization committed to innovation, safety, and serving our communities. We value teamwork, integrity, and professional growth while providing meaningful work that powers homes, businesses, and communities every day.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, team-oriented workplace
- The opportunity to make a real impact in the communities we serve
Build the infrastructure that powers tomorrow. Join Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and help engineer a stronger future. Apply today!
The foregoing position description is not limiting nor is it all-inclusive of the duties to which an incumbent employee may be assigned. In order to ensure maximum workforce flexibility and efficiency, to promote cross-training among positions, and to meet changing business needs, employees will be assigned to such differing and additional duties as are deemed necessary or desirable by management.