Job Description
Job Specifications

Position summary:
This position will have assignments designed to develop professional skills and competent technical knowledge within the area of substation engineering.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Senior: $97,150 - $160,150
Lead: $105,750 - $174,450

Reporting Relationship: Substation Engineering Manager

Location: Denver, Colorado; Cheyenne, Wyoming or Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
• Under the supervision of senior engineers, manage, and provide oversight activities for major capital transmission and distribution projects.
• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the build out and upkeep of utility transmission and distribution substation facilities.
• Under direct supervision, provide entry-level engineering and support to Black Hills Energy's electric utilities in substation design and electrical equipment upgrades.
• Anticipate problems. Analyze and tackle a range of problems using standard procedures.
• Learn to develop solutions and implement actions. Adapt and contribute to department plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.
• Prioritize workflow, establish schedule and monitor accomplishments. Begin to understand and consider cross-functional effect of priorities.
• Actively contribute to department/project work and facilitate teamwork. May direct the work of teams assigned to support projects or special assignments.
• Use project management skills to support and/or lead projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proficient knowledge of Black Hills Energy's safety policies, procedures and stop work authority.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Complete all assigned training tasks and take initiative to seek out training opportunities. Continuously train to improve job skills.
• Support system operations group during outages and emergencies. Perform work in close proximity to energized facilities.
• Continue to establish positive, professional relationships throughout Black Hills Energy and with external organizations including being responsive to internal and external customers.

What Is Required:
All Levels:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
Senior:
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
Lead:
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience

What Is Desired:
• Understand and apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of electrical engineering.
• General knowledge of network design, standards and system operations.
• Basic knowledge of Black Hills Energy's support functions, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, IT and Supply Chain.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to document and track projects and work goals.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn diverse topics and skills.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.