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.

Senior Engineer Member System Planning

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

Engineer Member System Planning III

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$136,000

Engineer Member System Planning II

Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$122,000

Engineer Member System Planning I

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$108,000

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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 System 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 directions to others and prepare reports and special projects, as required.
• Present recommended projects to Member Systems, staff, stakeholders, and managers for approval by Tri-State Board of Directors.
• Evaluate contracts and agreements affecting transmission interconnections, transmission service, construction agreements and other documents affecting functional area and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide analysis and support for integrated resource planning and large generator interconnection studies, operations support, and provide coordination, review and provide engineering support as required.
• Train and coordinate the work of new personnel, as required.
• Adhere to EEO laws and regulations.
• 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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 grade level.

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 QUALIFICATIONS

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