Engineer

There is one position available, filled at one of four job grade levels based on qualifications, experience, and business needs:

• Engineer Member System Planning I, job grade 7
• Engineer Member System Planning II, job grade 8
• Engineer Member System Planning III, job grade 9
• Senior Engineer Member System Planning, job grade 10

About the role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, analysis, and providing engineering support for development of the transmission system and delivery facilities in coordination with Tri-State’s electric cooperatives (Member Systems). Provide power system planning, analysis, and engineering support to other departments and joint planning efforts with other utilities. Review and provide planning study reports and analysis for new and modified delivery point requests, including distributed energy resources by the Member Systems. Present requested Member System projects for approval by the Tri-State Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform planning studies and coordinate the development of transmission system and delivery point facilities for Member Systems based on industry standards and Member System requirements.
• 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 committees.
• Perform work independently and with other team members, departments, and Member Systems or their consultants.
• Coordinate with Member Systems on developing construction work plans and long-range 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 standards.
• Provide technical direction to others and prepare reports and special projects as required.
• Present recommended projects to Member Systems, staff, stakeholders, and managers for approval by the Tri-State Board of Directors.
• Evaluate contracts and agreements affecting transmission interconnections, transmission service, construction agreements, and other documents affecting the functional area; make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide analysis and support for integrated resource planning, large generator interconnection studies, operations support, and coordination, review, and engineering support as required.
• Train and coordinate the work of new personnel as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 required. The ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related area.
• Eight (8) years of related electric utility experience in transmission system planning, including system analysis and planning methods, and project coordination. (Note: The above describes requirements for the Senior Engineer level; those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, or III job grade level.)
• 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 the ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

Skills

• General knowledge of electrical power transmission and substation equipment.
• Working knowledge of related computer programs and applications, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• General knowledge of safety policies and procedures (desired).
• General knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities (desired).

Desired Qualifications

• Power option preferred in Bachelor’s Electrical Engineering degree.
• Registered Professional Engineer.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedules, including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities (up to 40% remote work)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Options
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Pay

• Senior Engineer Member System Planning: $109,000–$152,000
• Engineer Member System Planning III: $98,000–$136,000
• Engineer Member System Planning II: $88,000–$122,000
• Engineer Member System Planning I: $80,000–$108,000

Actual compensation may vary outside the posted hiring salary range based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.