United Power, Inc. · 9 hours ago
System Planner
Brighton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$91K/yr - $102K/yrUnited Power, Inc. is seeking a System Planner to perform system planning and circuit studies for Transmission and Distribution circuits. The role involves developing remediations related to system expansion, conducting analyses, and providing technical support for future generation resources.
Electrical DistributionEnergy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and update transmission system models using GE Vernova’s PlanOS (formerly PSLF) and run power flow analyses
Represent United Power in various industry and energy market working groups and forums, such as those hosted by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), contributing expertise and industry insight
Support Power Supply by conducting stability studies (interactive data exchange and visualization modeling (.idev) and dynamic model files) for potential energy resource options
Develop and validate ratings for transmission facilities in compliance with industry standards
Provide technical support to Power Supply in evaluating the viability of future generation resources
Ensure compliance with NERC transmission planning requirements through accurate documentation and analysis
Crosstrain in distribution planning to support integrated system operations
Represent the Engineering Department on internal committees and cross-functional teams as needed
Prepare and revise circuit diagrams, schematic drawings, and electrical diagrams based on system analyses
Assist the System Planning Director in developing the Capital Construction Budget and Construction Work Plan annually
Assist the System Planning Director in developing updates of the Long-Range Work Plan, the Capital Construction Budget, and the Construction Work Plan annually
Provide accurate and progressive engineering data to support the orderly and economic development of company facilities for present and future needs
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders, promoting teamwork and a cooperative work environment
Performs data manipulation to support the activities previously described with the use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), Python, and SQL
Qualification
Required
Must hold a valid Colorado driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Applicable experience in an engineering function for System Planner I
At least three (3) years' engineering experience and/or demonstrated ability to perform intermediate-level functions relevant to the position with reduced supervision for System Planner II
At least seven (7) years' engineering experience and/or demonstrated ability to perform advanced-level functions relevant to the position with minimal supervision for System Planner III
At least ten (10) years' engineering experience and/or demonstrated ability to perform advanced-level functions relevant to the position with minimal supervision for Sr System Planner
Advanced level of oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Advanced knowledge of circuit diagrams, schematic drawings, and other electrical diagrams
Ability to learn and develop proficiency in various software applications such as SCADA, GIS, AMI, and programming
Advanced knowledge of electrical transmission planning and design for System Planner II/III/Sr
Intermediate knowledge of electrical distribution planning and design for System Planner II/III/Sr
Advanced knowledge of United Power's engineering analysis programs for System Planner II/III/Sr
Intermediate knowledge of SCADA systems for System Planner II/III/Sr
Intermediate knowledge of GIS software for System Planner II/III/Sr
Ability to develop approaches to support data and models to support engineering activities and other corporate projects that may require an engineering perspective for System Planner II/III/Sr
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desired but not required
Benefits
Employee retirement plan
401K with match
Paid holidays
Vacation & sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Company
United Power, Inc.
United Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, owned by the customer-members who receive electricity from us.
Founded in 1938
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureUS Department of Energy
2024-09-05Grant
2024-02-29Grant· $6.1M
Leadership Team
Mark Gabriel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Travis Storin
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-11-19
2025-10-04
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