Substation Engineer at Bowling Green Municipal Utilities in Bowling Green, KY | Kablio

Role

Description

scada programming

equipment support

tech support

protection study

substation planning

contract coordination

Coordinates and oversees contractors when necessary.
Perform SCADA system programming.
Provide technical support for the maintenance, testing and setup of substation equipment such as relays, transformers, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, regulators, batteries, etc.
Provide technical support and make recommendations on operational technologies such as SCADA, Distribution Automation, AMI and other critical operation applications.
Make recommendations on system protection and reliability. Perform system coordination studies.
Assist and train line and operations personnel in substation procedures through regularly held safety sessions.
Will be required to participate in after-hours standby rotation periodically.
Participate in the overall planning, operation, maintenance and construction of substations.

Requirements

after-hours

electrical engineering

power engineering

telecommunications

professional engineer

2-5 years

Will be subject to emergency after-hours availability.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power engineering. Working knowledge of telecommunications and computer networking fundamentals. Registered Professional Engineer. Two to five year's work experience with an electric utility.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

99.99% uptime

Service Reliability

Electric Division operates with 24/7 service to ensure power delivery to nearly 32,000 customers.

16,000 miles

Fiber Network

Fiber network spans nearly 16,000 miles, supporting high-speed commercial data services.

45M gallons

Water Treatment Capacity

Water Treatment Plant processes up to 45 million gallons daily, ensuring clean water supply for the community.

$10M–$25M

Annual Revenue Range

The organization generates between $10 million and $25 million annually from its operations.

'Founded in 1976, the organization began as a municipally-owned utility serving Bowling Green, KY.'
'Over time it expanded from electric and water services to include wastewater treatment and high‑speed commercial fiber‑optic data.'
'It maintains infrastructure including thousands of streetlights, hydrants, thousands of miles of utility pipelines, valves, manholes and sewer stations.'
'Typical projects include stormwater and energy efficiency programs, infrastructure upgrades, smart thermostat programs, and outage restoration partnerships.'
'An unusual fact: it combines traditional utilities with advanced telecom services under one municipal, not-for-profit entity.'

Culture + Values

To be customer focused in all we do.
To improve our customers’ quality of life by providing reliable, safe and efficient utility services.

Environment + Sustainability

40% Renewable Energy

Energy from Renewable Sources

Approximately 40% of energy delivered to customers comes from renewable sources, surpassing state and national averages.

20 MW Solar Field

City-owned Solar Capacity

A 20 MW solar field on a 165-acre site powers approximately 3,000 homes and avoids 25,500 metric tons of CO₂ annually.

35% Hydroelectric Contribution

Hydroelectric Energy Supply

Six run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities on the Ohio River contribute up to 35% of the annual energy supply.

70M lbs CO₂ Savings

Energy Efficiency Impact

Smart energy efficiency programs deliver annual CO₂ savings of nearly 70 million pounds (~31,800 metric tons).

Recognized three times with Smart Energy Provider designation by the American Public Power Association (first awarded 2019; current as of 2023).
Climate Action and Resiliency Improvement Plan adopted in early 2025 to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for city operations and electricity production.
Board of Public Utilities roadmap includes short-, intermediate-, and long-term actions toward net-zero, focused on government operations.
EcoSmart Choice voluntary green pricing lets customers offset up to 100% of their usage with renewable energy certificates (RECs).

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Contact

Products & Services

Water‑Wastewater Engineering

Electric

Company

Overview

99.99% uptime

Service Reliability

Electric Division operates with 24/7 service to ensure power delivery to nearly 32,000 customers.

16,000 miles

Fiber Network

Fiber network spans nearly 16,000 miles, supporting high-speed commercial data services.

45M gallons

Water Treatment Capacity

Water Treatment Plant processes up to 45 million gallons daily, ensuring clean water supply for the community.

$10M–$25M

Annual Revenue Range

The organization generates between $10 million and $25 million annually from its operations.

'Founded in 1976, the organization began as a municipally-owned utility serving Bowling Green, KY.'
'Over time it expanded from electric and water services to include wastewater treatment and high‑speed commercial fiber‑optic data.'
'It maintains infrastructure including thousands of streetlights, hydrants, thousands of miles of utility pipelines, valves, manholes and sewer stations.'
'Typical projects include stormwater and energy efficiency programs, infrastructure upgrades, smart thermostat programs, and outage restoration partnerships.'
'An unusual fact: it combines traditional utilities with advanced telecom services under one municipal, not-for-profit entity.'

Culture + Values

To be customer focused in all we do.
To improve our customers’ quality of life by providing reliable, safe and efficient utility services.

Environment + Sustainability

40% Renewable Energy

Energy from Renewable Sources

Approximately 40% of energy delivered to customers comes from renewable sources, surpassing state and national averages.

20 MW Solar Field

City-owned Solar Capacity

A 20 MW solar field on a 165-acre site powers approximately 3,000 homes and avoids 25,500 metric tons of CO₂ annually.

35% Hydroelectric Contribution

Hydroelectric Energy Supply

Six run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities on the Ohio River contribute up to 35% of the annual energy supply.

70M lbs CO₂ Savings

Energy Efficiency Impact

Smart energy efficiency programs deliver annual CO₂ savings of nearly 70 million pounds (~31,800 metric tons).

Recognized three times with Smart Energy Provider designation by the American Public Power Association (first awarded 2019; current as of 2023).
Climate Action and Resiliency Improvement Plan adopted in early 2025 to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for city operations and electricity production.
Board of Public Utilities roadmap includes short-, intermediate-, and long-term actions toward net-zero, focused on government operations.
EcoSmart Choice voluntary green pricing lets customers offset up to 100% of their usage with renewable energy certificates (RECs).

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Contact

Products & Services

Water‑Wastewater Engineering

Electric