Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. – SMECO

Electrical Substation Project Engineer

Company Description

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 175,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load of almost 1000 MW, assets in excess of $1 billion, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.

Positions Available 

SMECO has opportunities for electrical engineers in our Transmission Department supporting engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance. SMECO is aggressively pursuing electrical engineers required to fill recent promotional vacancies, retirements, and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology.

SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of experience including new engineering graduates. We have also been very successful at transitioning electrical engineers from other industries into the electric utility business.

Positions Description - Transmission

We are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance needs:

Substation and Transmission Project Engineer

Provide project management support for new and rebuilt transmission lines, switching stations, substations, and special projects in accordance with engineering and construction compliance and standardization with all corporate and regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. The work activities shall include engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities from conception to completion to ensure budget, schedule, and quality.

Position Advantage

SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Electric System. We are looking for motivated electrical engineers ready to seize the opportunity to ensure SMECO is a technically strong Cooperative.

SMECO offers an excellent salary and benefit program as well as opportunities for advancement through responsibility and growth.

Position Requirements

An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and be or able to become a registered Professional Engineer with experience in the Electric Utility industry. Specific experience in the electric utility industry is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of electrical engineering experience from other industries.

About Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECO) is one of the nation's largest and most progressive electric cooperatives serving over 160,000 customers in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties and the southern portion of Prince George's county in Maryland. We offer career opportunities in engineering and operations, finance, economic and employee services, external affairs, and information and customer services. SMECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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