Facilities Engineer

Halker; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Facility Rating Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. This mid-senior level role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing technical guidance, and improving facility ratings processes. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with company match

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level position requiring technical leadership.
• Experience in utilities and electric power transmission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with NERC FAC-008 and FERC Order 881.
• Provide technical guidance for facility ratings models.
• Develop process documentation and suggest improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of FERC/NERC regulations

Familiarity with IEEE standards

Experience with substation and transmission line ratings

Tools

SubTran

DDL

EMS

Job description

Facility Rating Engineer

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

About Halker:

Halker Consulting is a nationwide provider of multi-disciplined Engineering, Design, Project Management, Procurement, and Field Services for various Energy Industry sectors.

The company specializes in Oil and Gas surface facilities, Power infrastructure, Environmental remediation and design, Automation and Digital Solutions, and regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels.

About The Role:

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work as an embedded resource with one of the largest Utilities in the U.S. As a technical leader, you will handle transmission ratings responsibilities including Facility Ratings, Ambient Adjusted Ratings, and Dynamic Line Ratings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support compliance with NERC FAC-008 and FERC Order 881
• Provide technical guidance to project teams for facility ratings models and processes to ensure timely completion and compliance
• Utilize tools such as SubTran, DDLR, and EMS supporting the ratings process
• Develop process documentation and suggest improvements
• Maintain Bulk Electric System (BES) lists
• Track capital projects and promote continuous process improvement and lessons learned

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of FERC/NERC regulations
• Familiarity with IEEE standards
• Experience with substation and transmission line ratings and equipment ratings

Compensation and Benefits:

• Negotiable base salary based on experience
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with company match

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution