Utility Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Utility Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Watertown, SD. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay and benefits as competitive. The role supports Watertown Municipal Utilities’ electric systems, serving more than 12,000 utility customers.

What you'll do

• Design construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for electric utility projects
• perform power system studies, including load flow, fault current, reliability, and capacity analyses
• support transmission, distribution, substations, metering, communications, and SCADA
• coordinate projects with contractors, consultants, developers, regulators, and internal departments
• assist with system planning, asset replacement, reliability initiatives, troubleshooting, and NERC compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility electrical engineer

watertown sd

watertown municipal utilities

full-time

electric utility

transmission

distribution

substations

scada

metering

power system studies

nerc compliance

reliability initiatives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team-oriented culture.

Why this role

The position contributes to essential public infrastructure and the reliable delivery of electric service to the Watertown community.

About the employer

Watertown Municipal Utilities is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.