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# System Engineer

- **Company:** Global Talent Resources
- **Location:** Martinsville, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Databases, Distributed Systems, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-System-Engineer-Global-Talent-Resources-Inc-022041972344549/

## About the Role

+ Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; a power systems emphasis is preferred.
 + Minimum of three years of utility engineering experience required; three to five years identified in the internal job description.
 + Working knowledge of electric distribution design, protection, and reliability fundamentals.
 + Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred, with interest and ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
 + Experience with rural electric distribution systems or cooperatives strongly preferred., + Strong knowledge of utility operations, safety practices, engineering standards, and distribution design principles.
 + Proficiency with engineering and operational software, including system modeling, GIS, outage management, and analysis tools.
 + Ability to independently evaluate load growth, voltage performance, reliability, power factor, protection coordination, and power quality.
 + Sound technical judgment, analytical problem-solving, continuous learning, and effective decision-making skills.
 + Project management skills encompassing estimates, schedules, coordination, and documentation.
 + Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, RUS requirements, and applicable utility standards.
 + Ability to communicate, collaborate, mentor, and build productive relationships across technical and operational teams.
 + Valid Indiana driver's license and dependable attendance required.
 + Ability to work in office and field settings, travel throughout the service area, navigate uneven terrain, and work safely near electrical hazards.
 + Ability to lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds and perform the role's visual, mobility, communication, and analytical tasks.
 + Commitment to teamwork, integrity, safety, quality, and service to members.

## Description

The System Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and improving electric distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service. This role leads engineering projects, evaluates system performance, develops infrastructure improvement recommendations, and supports distribution planning, reliability initiatives, and outage restoration. The ideal candidate brings electric utility engineering experience, strong analytical and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Job Function

 + Independently conduct engineering studies, analyses, and designs for electric distribution facilities and system improvements.
 + Develop plans and schedules for system upgrades, capacity improvements, infrastructure investments, and reliability initiatives.
 + Evaluate engineering alternatives for safety, reliability, cost, constructability, operational impacts, and long-term performance.
 + Maintain engineering models and databases to support distribution system planning and operating decisions.
 + Investigate voltage, power factor, load growth, power quality, protection, and reliability concerns.
 + Analyze outage trends and recommend improvements to system reliability and operational efficiency.
 + Prepare technical specifications, engineering standards, construction contracts, and bid documents.
 + Assist with contractor selection, project oversight, construction quality reviews, and stakeholder coordination.
 + Lead moderately complex engineering projects from planning through construction and documentation.
 + Provide technical guidance to Associate System Engineers, line designers, and operations personnel.
 + Help develop and maintain engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
 + Support emergency operations, restoration planning, resource coordination, and dispatch during outages.
 + Monitor relevant technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments; maintain reliable attendance.