About Guernsey: At Guernsey, we're more than consultants; we're problem solvers, collaborators, and advocates for smarter, more sustainable energy solutions. As a nationally respected consulting firm serving the electric utility industry, we take pride in solving complex problems while maintaining a collaborative, supportive, and fun work environment.
The Role: The ideal candidate brings hands-on utility or electrical distribution experience, strong technical skills, and a willingness to learn and grow. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers while developing expertise in electric distribution systems.
This position may be full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate and business needs.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful utility projects
- An ownership mindset; our ESOP structure means your success is our success
- Competitive compensation and benefits for eligible employees
- Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
- A supportive leadership team that values your ideas and contributions
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the development of Long-Range Plans, Construction Work Plans, and Coordination Studies for electric distribution cooperatives
- Assist with the design of overhead and underground distribution systems, including new construction and system upgrades
- Perform technical analysis using Milsoft WindMil and Light Table software
- Assist with distribution system modeling, mapping, and data collection
- Support the preparation and documentation of protective device settings for reclosers and breakers
- Participate in Periodic Work Order Inspections and field visits to help ensure design quality and system reliability
- Assist with the development and maintenance of technical standards for distribution infrastructure
- Support utility relocation planning and coordination with clients and other stakeholders
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, design materials, and specifications
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, clients, and suppliers to support successful project delivery
- Apply applicable industry codes and standards, including RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA/NEC
- Travel to client and project sites as needed
What You Bring to the Team:
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; OR equivalent relevant work experience in electric utilities, electrical distribution, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in electric distribution, utility operations, electrical design, or a related technical field preferred
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, maps, and technical documentation
- Strong computer skills and willingness to learn technical software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage technical information
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with engineers, designers, and clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop additional technical skills
- Ability to travel to client and project sites as needed
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
Preferred Additional Experience:
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Electric cooperative or utility operations
- Distribution system planning or design
- Milsoft WindMil
- Light Table
- AutoCAD
- GIS/ESRI
- Transmission or substation projects
- Distributed generation and interconnection studies
- RUS or NESC standards
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods
- Ability to walk, stoop, bend, or stand at job sites as needed
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, calculators, and office equipment
- Ability to communicate clearly in person and through digital platforms
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of equipment when needed
- Ability to safely navigate utility and construction job sites
Let's Build the Future Together!
If you're looking for an opportunity to put your technical skills to work, learn from experienced professionals, and grow with a forward-thinking, employee-owned company, we want to hear from you.
Whether your experience comes from a technical degree, hands-on utility work, or a combination of education and experience, we're interested in what you can bring to the team.
Apply today and become part of Guernsey's Power Engineering team!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants regardless of veteran status, disability, race, or background. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please review the Department of Labor's Know Your Rights notice.