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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Engineer Substation Design I, II, III or Senior

Westminster, CO

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $152K/yr

8+ years exp

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is a wholesale power supply cooperative dedicated to providing reliable and affordable power to its members. The Senior Engineer (Substation Design) will be responsible for the planning, designing, and construction management of high voltage substations and transmission facilities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project management protocols.

Natural Resources

Responsibilities

Perform, direct and coordinate the design, specification preparation, task implementation, construction, installation, test, and evaluation for substation facilities

Develop the design electrical drawing packages for the projects to construct new or modify/retrofit the existing high voltage substations and other transmission facilities

Develop and maintain standards and procedures for electrical engineering design and installation requirements for electrical substation facilities

Develop contract technical specifications; participate in procurement of the electrical equipment and materials

Provide project management in planning, scheduling, costing, coordinating, and monitoring system/facility acquisition and installation/testing activities

Coordinate with Transmission Maintenance personnel to assist in the development of maintenance procedures and analysis of operations and maintenance problems

Provide technical leadership and assistant for development and training of staff design engineers. Conduct electrical engineering design reviews of high voltage substations and other transmission facilities performed by staff design engineers and consultants

Coordinate activities with other functional areas involved in completing assigned projects, both inside and outside of the company

Direct the design, acquisition and operation of transmission facilities

Coordinate or assist with emergency repairs, as required

Participate in the development of short‑, mid‑, and long‑range transmission systems plans

Make recommendations for improvements to the electric system that result in increased safety, economical maintenance and/or more efficient and reliable operations

Provide field engineering support/assistance related to the bulk power substation equipment, and controls, as required

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer RegistrationSubstation DesignRelay Protection DesignElectrical Equipment KnowledgeTransmission Lines KnowledgeGovernment Regulations KnowledgeProject ManagementTeam CoordinationRelationship ManagementEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Registration as a Professional Engineer, with a preference of being registered in the State of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, or New Mexico

Experience and knowledge of substation physical layout

Expert level knowledge of electrical equipment, grounding, and auxiliary systems

Expert level knowledge experience in relay protection and control design for electrical substations

Working knowledge of electrical design considerations, operation and maintenance of transmission lines, power generation facilities and support facilities, including power utility communication systems

Working knowledge of interconnected system operations and start-ups

Working knowledge of government regulations impacting electrical substation operations

Ability to direct/coordinate the work of others

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written

Working knowledge of interconnected system operations

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Eight (8) years of progressive experience in design, of high voltage substations and other transmission electrical facilities or related fields

Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)