Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Engineer Member System Planning I, II, III or Senior
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative that provides reliable and affordable energy services. The Senior Engineer Member System Planning is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing engineering support for the development of the transmission system and delivery facilities in collaboration with member systems.
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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
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related area
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
Eight (8) years of related electric utility experience in transmission system planning to include system analysis and planning methods, and project coordination
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
Preferred
Power option preferred in Bachelor's Electrical Engineering degree
Registered Professional Engineer
General knowledge of safety policies and procedures, desired
General knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities, desired
Benefits
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)
Paid Leave Benefits
Company
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
We are Tri-State, a not-for-profit, wholesale power supplier to electric cooperatives and public power districts across the Western U.S.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Recent News
2025-10-04
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