Principal, Engineering Services

Connexus Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Supervisor of Staking Engineering. This position leads a group of key problem-solvers who plan, design, and coordinate projects for the construction of overhead and underground electric distribution facilities. This group strives to provide excellent member service and distribute reliable, safe, and economical power for our members.

Work for this position can be performed both on-site at our campus located at 14601 Ramsey Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303, and from your local home office, as duties require. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements, hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota.

In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 10% based on company performance.

Create project plans and manage projects to ensure they are completed as scheduled, meet NESC and construction specifications, while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Provide technical support for design, land rights and permitting issues to ensure quality and efficacy of work output.

Update the distribution system geospatial information system (GIS) with proposed engineered facilities and changes to the distribution system to support the location of facilities in the field, and the operation and planning of the delivery system.

Support distribution design employees through goal development, performance reviews and issues, recognition, and training.

Support corporate cost savings and process improvement goals and participate in the budgeting process.

Associate’s degree in electrical or construction technology, GIS / geography, or a related field with five years’ experience in design engineering

OR seven years of experience in construction technology, GIS / geography, or a related field.

Working knowledge of design / staking, mapping / GIS, and work order management software systems.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 147,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical / dental / vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.