Electrical Engineer

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), headquartered in Hughesville, Maryland, is a rapidly growing transmission and distribution cooperative with about 500 employees that serves over 178,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C. SMECO has a peak load over 1000 MW, assets in excess of $1 billion, with over 400 miles of transmission lines serving 71 substations.

SMECO has an opportunity for Project Directors, Project Managers and Electrical Project Engineers in our Transmission Department supporting engineering, construction, operations and new large load development. SMECO is aggressively pursuing experienced candidates required to fill existing and new positions required to meet the demands of operating a robust electric system with innovation and technology.

However, SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of experience and has been very successful at transitioning engineers from other industries into the electric utility business.

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

Associate Project Engineer - Transmission Engineering & Construction

Entry level position for recent college graduates wanting to work in the electric utility industry. The work activities shall include learning the fundamentals of engineering, project management, material procurement, construction contracting, and construction management of transmission and substation facilities.

Project Engineer - Transmission Engineering & Construction

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.

Project Manager - Transmission Engineering & Construction

Oversees all engineering and construction activities for new and rebuilt transmission facilities, switching stations, substations, and large distribution projects or major projects as assigned, from concept to completion to ensure engineering and construction standardization and compliance with all regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. Responsible for coordinating with multiple departments for all aspects of major projects including planning, budgeting, engineering, permitting and public relations, material procurement, construction and closeouts. Creates project schedules and responsible for developing milestones and maintaining management controls.

Project Director - Transmission Engineering & Construction

Manage the complete execution of new and rebuilt transmission facilities, switching stations and substations and large special projects including engineering, permitting, procurement and construction activities to ensure engineering standardization and compliance with all regulatory specifications, policies and procedures. Develops all project related contracts pertaining to engineering and permitting, procurement and construction associated with large projects. Maintains department schedules and budgets and responsible for ensuring jobs are properly staffed. Keeps track of industry forecasts to support planning to ensure all long lead items are procured in a timely manner and contractor availability.

An engineering position candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (Electrical Preferred) 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 and with large Capital Projects is ideal but SMECO is prepared to recruit all levels of electrical engineering experience from other industries.

SMECO is looking for qualified technical resources to focus on the investment, maintenance, and operations of the SMECO Transmission Electric System. We are looking for motivated employees ready to seize the opportunity in a stable environment 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. Salary will be based on experience level.