Engineering Technician

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide the Company with the technical expertise necessary to plan, design, construct, and maintain the electric distribution system with a focus on distribution rebuilds and modification within the framework of established safety codes, governmental codes, and Company rules and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and coordinates upgrades, relocations, and replacements of Company electric distribution facilities within the framework of established safety codes, governmental codes such as Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) requirements, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.

• Participates actively in and supports the department's safety program by promoting a positive safety culture, participating in safety meetings, and including safety considerations in decision-making.

• Works closely with external MGE customers and numerous internal departments and stakeholders to achieve optimal efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction for Company-driven and customer-initiated projects.

• Estimates make-ready work charges and designs billable job orders for other utilities to attach to MGE overhead and underground facilities.

• Coordinates the design and tracking of municipal streetlight systems served from Company distribution facilities.

• Maintains knowledge of applicable safety codes, governmental codes, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.

• Performs clearance reviews, sag tensions, and pole analysis to maintain code clearance on Company facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Three to five years of related work experience in the electric utility field.

• Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of electricity, utility electrical systems, and basic engineering skills and understanding of or the ability to understand the Company's electric distribution system.

• Able to maintain knowledge of appropriate safety codes such as the National Electric Safety Code, governmental codes such as PSCW requirements, Company rules and regulations, and Company construction standards.

• Good human relations skills for clear communication with customers, supervisors, and peers and Company-favorable relationships with trade ally representatives, external organizations, and other entities necessary for successful project completion.

• Able to read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of drawings, maps, and sketches.

• Good personal time management skills and able to plan, organize, and control multiple projects simultaneously. Able to adapt to changing construction schedules, customer requirements, and Company requirements.

• Familiar with a wide variety of mainframe and personal computing systems and software.

• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervisory review.

• Able to complete Company training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, defensive driving, hazardous waste management, and environmental awareness.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.

• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.

• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.

• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.

• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.

• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.

• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.

• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position is hybrid, and office days are in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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