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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Project Engineer

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. – SMECO

Electrical Substation Project Engineer

Company DescriptionSouthern 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 AvailableSMECO 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 - TransmissionWe are searching for electrical engineers to support our Transmission Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance needs:Substation and Transmission Project EngineerProvide 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 RequirementsAn 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.Position AdvantageSMECO 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.Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

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