Engineer

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work schedules & telecommute

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Member System Planning to lead planning studies and coordinate the development of transmission system and delivery facilities for Member Systems.

The role involves power flow, short-circuit, stability analyses, and interconnection studies, with opportunity for career growth. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and eight years of utility transmission planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Eight years of electric utility transmission planning experience including system analysis and planning methods.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform planning studies for the interconnected transmission system.
• Coordinate with Member Systems for planning studies and capital projects.
• Prepare written reports and presentations of transmission studies for approval.
• Present recommended projects to Tri-State Board and stakeholders.
• Review contracts affecting transmission interconnections and services.
• Provide engineering support for interconnection, resource planning, and system operations.
• Mentor staff and interns; train new personnel.
• Adhere to EEO laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Power transmission

Substation knowledge

Excel/Spreadsheets

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Safety policies

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Responsible for planning, coordinating, analysis, and providing engineering support for development of the transmission system and delivery facilities in coordination with Tri-States electric cooperatives (Member Systems). Provide power system planning, analysis, and engineering support to other departments and joint planning efforts with other utilities. Reviews and provides planning study reports and analysis for new and modified delivery point requests including distributed energy resources by the Member Systems. Presents requested Member System projects for approval by the Tri-State Board. Prepare written reports and presentations on results of transmission system studies and other engineering studies. Perform Bulk Electric and generator interconnection studies as necessary. Provide technical assistance and analysis for Member System operating concerns. Develops, reviews, and approves Member delivery point requirements and modification requests for compliance with Line Extension Policy and Member Service Policy.

Note : There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Engineer Member System Planning I, job grade 7; Engineer Member System Planning II, job grade 8; Engineer Member System Planning III, job grade 9 or Senior Engineer Member System Planning 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

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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 Benefit

ingHiring Salary Range: $109,000-$152,

IIIHiring Salary Range: $98,000-$136

ng IIHiring Salary Range: $88,000-$12

ning IHiring Salary Range: $80,000-$1

08,000
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill

level.
Responsib

• ilities:Responsible for the development and performing planning studies and coordinating the development of transmission system and delivery point facilities for Member Systems based upon industry standards and Member System requi
• rements.Develop and perform technical studies for the interconnected transmission system including power flow, short-circuit, stability, and related models and applications. Develop and maintain transmission line and transformer databases. Develop Member System related projects for capital construction
• budgets.Perform engineering analyses of joint planning studies and operating studies with other utilities. Represent Tri-State at coordinated planning meetings and com
• mittees.Perform work independently and with other team members, departments, and Member Systems or their cons
• ultants.Coordinate with Member System on developing construction work plans and long-rang
• e plans.Review other team staff reports and analysis, mentor new staff or
• interns.Prepare written reports documenting the results of transmission system studies and engineering economic
• studies.Develop and implement standards for transmission interconnection, service standards and compliance with other planning st
• andards.Provide technical directions to others and prepare reports and special projects, as r
• equired.Present recommended projects to Member Systems, staff, stakeholders, and managers for approval by Tri-State Board of Di
• rectors.Evaluate contracts and agreements affecting transmission interconnections, transmission service, construction agreements and other documents affecting functional area and make appropriate recommen
• dations.Provide analysis and support for integrated resource planning and large generator interconnection studies, operations support, and provide coordination, review and provide engineering support as r
• equired.Train and coordinate the work of new personnel, as r
• equired.Adhere to EEO laws and regu
• lations.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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONS

• IBILITIESPerform other related duties as

assigned
Quali

fications:Education an

• d TrainingBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or rel
• ated area.Knowledge, Skills, an

Knowledge, Skills, an

• e Ability:General knowledge of electrical power transmission and substation
• equipment.Working knowledge of related computer programs and applications, including spr
• eadsheets.Ability to maintain effective working rela
• tionships.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal an
• d written.General knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• , desired.General knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities
• xperience:Eight (8) years of related electric utility experience in transmission system planning to include system analysis and planning methods, and project coordination. Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Engineer Member System Planning. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job gr
• vel.Other:Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver’s
• license.)Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all the essential functions of the

position.
DESIRED JOB QUA

• LIFICATIONSPower option preferred in Bachelor’s Electrical Engineer