Job Title: Distribution Engineer (Entry -L evel or Experienced)
Department: System Engineering
Reports To: Director of System Engineering
Tipmont is a member-owned rural electric cooperative committed to delivering reliable, safe and innovative energy solutions to the communities we serve. We combine advanced technology with a strong service mindset to support both our members and the evolving energy landscape.
Tipmont seeks a motivated , detail-oriented Distribution Engineer — entry-level or experienced — to join our System Engineering team. This role will play a hands-on role across a wide range of electric distribution engineering functions that support system reliability, safety and performance. Regardless of their career stage, t he ideal candidate will be eager to learn, technically curious and ready to contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term system planning.
As Tipmont's Distribution Engineer, you will support the delivery of reliable electricity to more than 25,000 members of an electric cooperative in north central Indiana. Our systems include SCADA (supervisory control & data acquisition), MDMS (meter data management systems) and GIS (geographic information system) . You'll assist with maintenance and management of associated equipment and communication device s, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams on procedures, analyses and studies.
System protection and safety analysis
System modeling and planning
Power quality and system performance
Operations support and reliability
Design and project engineering
You'll join a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public-service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; Entry - Level Candidates
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
Proficiency in Microsoft products
Ability to be flexible and solve problems when needed
More than one year of distribution engineering or utility experience
Demonstrated experience in power system analysis and modeling
Strong understanding of protection coordination, PQ and system planning
Experience with distribution modeling software (e.g., Prior experience in a cooperative or utility environment
Internship or cooperative experience in electric utilities or power systems
Familiarity with distribution modeling software (e.g., Exposure to power quality analysis or protection coordination concepts
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain
Phone calls will not be accepted .
