About this role
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative serving central and western Kansas, is hiring a Transmission Technician or Substation Designer in either Great Bend, KS or Hays, KS . Leverage your technical expertise to support Sunflower’s engineering, operations, and Member systems. Provide substation design support, assist with field inspections, and ensure projects meet engineering, construction, and regulatory standards. This person will work with a skilled team to maintain critical system documentation while driving accuracy, quality, and compliance. Additional responsibilities with experience.
Opportunities:
- Play a key role in supporting and improving the substations and transmission systems that keep our communities powered and connected.
- Broaden your experience in the utility industry by working alongside other departments.
- Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
- Receive an outstanding compensation and benefit (https://sunflower-epc.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2027_HR_BenefitsGuide_BK_mo.pdf) package, including low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and tuition reimbursement.
Transmission Technician I : Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, industrial technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Transmission Technician II : Same degree as above and two years engineering, engineering support, or technical services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Substation Designer: Same degree as above and six years engineering, engineering support, or technical services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
With all levels; successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) Technician Occupation Selection System (TECH) Test.
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
EEI Practice Tests
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Please see the Responsibility Outlines for a complete list of qualifications as well as Mental and Physical Requirements:
- Transmission Technician I (https://sunflowerelectric.sharepoint.com/sites/Taleo/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=IQDZU0I2LPYnS5KYINSisORkAZvZTlbHz23iOf_XogMuCXA&e=Qhpyr3)
- Transmission Technician II (https://sunflowerelectric.sharepoint.com/sites/Taleo/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=IQC8y1kQQ2WVR5a-FlEiPX69Afp6z8oerdpOrQb1sUDDlsU&e=BuOREj)
- Substation Designer (https://sunflowerelectric.sharepoint.com/sites/Taleo/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?share=IQDNWt6ilu6iTZW5JXZt0cJCAWLCKapr5bH-1EXiCBhNDEk&e=s4gcx6)
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disabled persons.