Black Hills Energy · 15 hours ago
Transmission Operations Engineer I, II or Senior
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $109K/yr
0+ years expBlack Hills Energy is a utility company dedicated to improving life for over one million customers across the West and Midwest. The Transmission Operations Engineer will perform engineering studies, develop electronic tools, and ensure the reliable operation of the electric system, supporting both Transmission Operator and Balancing Authority responsibilities.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze and perform reliability studies for real-time, current-day and next-day transmission and balancing system operations
Analyze and perform electrical system studies for planned and emergency switching operations of the electric transmission system
Analyze and perform transmission/balancing seasonal assessment studies for the upcoming operating season
Develop and maintain Energy Management Systems (EMS) applications and associated displays. Applications include Automatic Generation Control, Contingency Analysis, State Estimator, Operator Training Simulator and PSSE
Develop and maintain data required for EMS power system applications
Troubleshoot, validate, and reconcile meter data used for Balancing Authority load, interchange, and market settlement calculations as needed
Maintain necessary documentation on the EMS and associated systems
Develop procedures, processes, and applications necessary to provide safe and reliable operations systems that meet reliability regulatory standards
Develop and maintain the Operator Training Simulator to ensure all department personnel receive the required training and continuing education hours to remain highly knowledgeable and confident in their job functions
Implement and maintain integration between EMS applications
Develop computer programs and customized programming scripts necessary for special applications
Develop and implement short-term and long-term plans for new software applications and upgrades related to the EMS
Provide “real-time” support and serve as a knowledge resource for Transmission System Operators, Balancing Authority Operators and Generation Dispatch / Power Marketing
Performs other assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
Strong data analysis skills, including identifying data anomalies, performing root-cause investigations, and interpreting datasets
Ability to maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves
This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time
Level I: No experience required
Level II: Minimum of 1 year of electric utility operations or electrical operations engineering experience
Senior: Minimum of 4 years of electric utility operations or electrical operations engineering experience
Preferred
Proficient knowledge of transmission facilities, electric utility operations, operating personnel and Transmission and Balancing Authority operations
Proficient knowledge of EMS, AGC, and SCADA technologies
Knowledge of outage coordination requirements
Knowledge of relational database management systems
Demonstrated working knowledge of any of the following: SQL, Linux, VBA, Python, C, REST API, SOAP API
Benefits
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
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Company
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company with a mission of improving life with energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linn Evans
President and CEO
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