Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Associate Technical Engineer I or II

Hiring Wage Range: $31.39 - $47.00 per hour

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level

The Associate Technical Engineer work with the Telecommunications Department to research, design, safely implement, administer, and find design solutions for telecommunications systems for Dairyland, member cooperatives and other entities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Work in a team environment to research, design, and install telecommunications systems for Dairyland, its member cooperatives, municipals, and other entities that Dairyland interconnects with.

2. Research and design of transport/network upgrades and legacy equipment replacements.

3. System Management and Administration of Mobile Radio System.

4. Design and coordination of substation SCADA/EMS equipment upgrades and installations.

5. Work with Electrical Engineering to design and coordinate the installation of power line carrier systems and other electronic controls associated with protective relaying equipment.

6. Work with the Telecommunications Technicians when implementing new equipment, including resolving installation and maintenance issues.

7. Responsible for vendor bid evaluations and oversee implementation of vendor work.

8. Ordering and checking equipment used to complete communications and SCADA systems in the field.

9. Administration, implementation and monitoring of Dairyland telecommunications communication networks and the Dairyland SCADA system, as well as the Network Management System.

10. Tracking project work in a project management systems.

11. Keep current with new technology and evaluate relevance to Dairyland’s needs.

12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience:

Associate Technical Engineer II : Associate Degree with courses in electronics, computers, or telecommunications plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in utility telecommunications and SCADA, with extensive experience in substation communications system design.

Associate Technical Engineer I: Associate Degree with courses in electronics, computers, or telecommunications.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Knowledge of FCC and FAA rules and regulations.

• Ability to read and comprehend complex written documents, including schematics.

• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Computer aided drafting experience

• Project management skills including budgets and timelines.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver’s License. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to differentiate colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands: Works primarily indoors (office, substation and communication facilities). Must be able to access remote areas and in uneven terrain while carrying equipment. May work around electrical hazards, with some radio frequency radiation exposure.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.