The Owatonna Public Utilities (OPU) has an opening for an Associate Electric Engineer. This position is responsible for performing general engineering support tasks related to field engineering, maintaining engineering records/files, as-builts/GIS system records and assisting the coordination of new residential and commercial projects and services. Duties will include coordinating between the engineering, maintenance and construction, purchasing, stores and accounting departments within the utility on various projects and engineering tasks. This position assists the Electric Engineer in evaluating electric distribution system improvement needs and analyzing utility data to promote system efficiency, reliability and customer support. Other duties include performs field engineering, staking and inspections on the electric system and assists the Director of Engineering in promoting, establishing and modifying the electric engineering procedures, work processes, and standards to meet OPU goals and objectives.
Position open until filled. Further information (including a position guide) can be obtained at owatonnautilities.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/
A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other closely related degree is required.
Two (2) years electric or related work experience is desired.
Working knowledge of ESRI and AutoCad software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software programs is required.
Working knowledge of design code and construction specifications for electric installations is required. Ability to interpret construction/architectural plans is required.
Minnesota Class “D” Drivers License is required.
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License in the State of MN is preferred.
Owatonna Public Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit electric, water, and natural gas supplier, created by local residents more than 90 years ago to provide high quality, affordable services tailored to the unique needs of the Owatonna area.
Owatonna Public Utilities serves 12,000 electric, 9,700 water, and 10,500 natural gas customers. Annual Revenues top $60 million, and about 2.5 percent of gross revenues are contributed to the City annually in lieu of taxes to further support the community.
To provide the high quality services Owatonna Public Utilities customers have grown accustomed to a staff of full-time professionals who provide virtually uninterrupted services on demand – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
