Electrical Engineer (Generation) I, II, III or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work schedules

Telecommuting up to 40%

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. in Westminster, CO is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to lead strategic projects, manage engineering analyses, and oversee capital and O&M initiatives across generation facilities.

You will develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract specifications while coordinating external partners and internal stakeholders. The role includes travel up to 30% and requires a PE license or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on assigned projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.
• Conceive and develop project scopes, schedules, justifications, and budgets for capital and O&M projects.
• Conduct or coordinate engineering design of capital improvement projects for generation facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications for proposals and coordinate the development of contract documents.
• Provide project management during the implementation of plant betterment tasks.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering

Tools

PC programs

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the strategic leadership and project management of generation capital projects including planning, directing, or coordinating engineering, and procurement (including materials and services) activities and management of generation facilities' construction projects. Perform engineering analyses for the creation, development, and execution of projects, and in support of generation operations. Develop scopes, project schedules, budgets, and justifications. Develop/coordinate technical specifications for contracts. Administer the fulfillment of contracts. Develop and conduct presentations as assigned.

Job Description

Responsible for the strategic leadership and project management of generation capital projects including planning, directing, or coordinating engineering, and procurement (including materials and services) activities and management of generation facilities' construction projects. Perform engineering analyses for the creation, development, and execution of projects, and in support of generation operations. Develop scopes, project schedules, budgets, and justifications. Develop/coordinate technical specifications for contracts. Administer the fulfillment of contracts. Develop and conduct presentations as assigned.

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Electrical Engineer (Generation) I; job grade 7; Electrical Engineer (Generation) II, job grade 8; Electrical Engineer (Generation) III; job grade 9 or Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation); job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri‑State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri‑State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $113,000-$143,000

Electrical Engineer (Generation) III

Hiring Salary Range: $101,000-$128,000

Electrical Engineer (Generation) II

Hiring Salary Range: $91,000-$114,000

Electrical Engineer (Generation) I

Hiring Salary Range: $82,000-$102,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on assigned projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.
• Conceive and develop project scopes, schedules, justifications, and budgets for both capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.
• Conduct or coordinate engineering design of capital improvement projects for generation facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications for proposals and coordinate the development of contract documents.
• Provide project management during the implementation of plant betterment tasks.
• Administer Contracts including Contractor oversite, and both technical and commercial adherence to contract requirements
• Develop project work scopes, estimate costs and schedules for budgetary purposes.
• Initiate and monitor appropriate cost accounting, invoicing and close-out of capital projects.
• Responsible for communicating with all project stakeholders and participants providing timely responses to information and documentation needs.
• Prepare and make presentations for design reviews and project approvals.
• Conduct engineering review of operating and maintenance requirements for generation.
• Participate in the selection of consulting firms and monitor their engineering activities.
• Direct the work of others, as required.
• Assist with training of personnel.
• Complete reports and special projects, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual budget, work plans, long-range forecasts.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety.Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Because Tri‑State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri‑State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.
• Basic knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards, such as ASME B31.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NFPA, etc.
• Strong knowledge of PC programs and application to functional tasks.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards affecting electric utilities.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.
• Expert knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards for Power Generation
• Strong knowledge of PC programs and application to functional tasks.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards affecting electric utilities.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.
• Experience in NERC Reliability Standards is preferred.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants is preferred.

Other

• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)
• Desire to work in power plant design and betterment design.

Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation). Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

About Us

Tri‑State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not‑for‑profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri‑State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost‑based supply of electricity, Tri‑State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Tri‑State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

As a member‑owned and ‑governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri‑State.

Job Identification: 721

Job Category: Engineering

Posting Date: 2026-09-25T16:21:10+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $82,000-$143,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.