Experienced Engineer - Energy Production

Provide electrical and controls engineering support and project management for both capital and operations and maintenance projects at Madison Gas and Electric Company's (MGE) power generation facilities.

• Coordinate with internal and external entities to acquire project scope, schedule, and budget information during project development through project implementation.
• Develop and perform tests designed to acquire data on power plant equipment; analyze results, develop reports, and make recommendations.
• Provide information to outside consultants requesting equipment data to perform power studies for other MGE departments.
• Perform or oversee load flow, arc flash, coordination, and protective settings studies for generation facilities.
• Assist operations with switching operations to move load or deenergize buses or equipment.
• Interface with American Transmission Company to coordinate protective settings, generator testing, and ratings.
• Maintain compliance with applicable NERC standards for generation facilities.
• Identify needs for upgrades and improvements to plant electrical and process control systems, applications, and Digital Control System network devices.
• Provide engineering support and project management for capital projects, including development, research, cost estimation, scope identification, bid evaluation, contractor coordination, documentation control, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating and maintenance problems involving plant equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate with Information Technology (IT) for new control devices, obsolete device replacements, hardware renewals, software licensing, patching, and version control.
• Conduct studies and tests on process control equipment, including commissioning, tuning, and testing PLC logic and HMI functionality.
• Coordinate training for Energy Production personnel on new control systems and electrical equipment.
• Lead or assist in root cause analysis of plant component failures.
• Assist with regulatory compliance tasks for power generation facilities as assigned.
• Locate, maintain, and update documentation including drawings, manuals, and instructions.
• Maintain and improve documentation control and change management standards for process control systems, applications, and network control devices.

• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems.
• Understanding of boilers, turbines, generators, electric motors, and variable frequency drive systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMI software, and network devices such as servers, switches, routers, hubs, fiber optics, and firewalls.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Valid driver's license required.

• Experience reading, interpreting, and developing electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Prefer 7+ years of experience with utility electrical and controls systems.
• Ongoing learning through classes and seminars on new and existing technologies used in power plants and the utility industry.
• Maintains current knowledge of construction and safety codes, governmental regulations such as NERC reliability standards, and Company rules and regulations.

• This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.