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Engineer Your Future With Us

Are you ready to use your engineering skills to power communities and help build the future of energy? At Southeastern Electric Cooperative, we’re investing in smarter, more resilient distribution systems that keep homes, farms, and businesses running. Join a mission-driven team where your ideas become real-world solutions that support the communities we serve. Ask about our Sign on Bonus!

About the Role

As a Distribution System Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, analyzing, and maintaining the electric distribution system that thousands depend on every day. This role blends engineering expertise, problem-solving, technology, and collaboration — giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to system reliability, performance, and long-term planning.

What You’ll Do

• Design and support distribution system infrastructure to meet current and future load requirements.
• Perform system studies, evaluate real-world and modeled operating conditions, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Prepare construction work plans, long-range system plans, and detailed engineering studies aligned with Cooperative goals and industry standards.
• Analyze system performance to support reliability improvements, capacity upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with field operations, engineering, technology, and member service teams to enhance grid performance and system resilience.

What You Bring

Distribution System Engineer I 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to translate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Distribution System Engineer II or Senior

• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in electric utility engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain preferred but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of distribution system design, substations, and maintenance standards.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations, including NESC and RUS requirements.

Why This Role Matters

Your work will strengthen system reliability, support community growth, and help guide long-term system planning. You’ll be part of a team committed to innovation, safety, and delivering exceptional service to our members.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re looking for a role where your engineering skills create real impact — and where your work truly matters — we encourage you to apply. Join us in building a smarter, safer, and more resilient energy future for our communities.

About Southeastern Electric Cooperative

Southeastern delivers retail electricity to over 24,000 members with 4,593 miles of power line. Southeastern Electric’s 62 employees promise to deliver reliable, high quality electricity along with prompt, friendly service to you – our members and owners. Southeastern belongs to an alliance of more than 750 Touchstone Energy cooperatives in 46 states. Touchstone Energy provides a unified face for the small businesses that own and service rural America's 2.5 million miles of power line. By working jointly, this network of small co-ops generate services that would normally require the resources of a national corporation. The Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Cooperative will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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