Electrical Engineer (Generation) I, II, III or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association • Westminster, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and project management of generation capital projects. This includes planning, directing, or coordinating engineering and procurement activities (materials and services) and managing the construction of generation facilities. The role involves performing engineering analyses for project creation, development, and execution, as well as supporting generation operations. Key tasks include developing scopes, project schedules, budgets, and justifications, as well as developing and coordinating technical specifications for contracts and administering contract fulfillment. The position also requires developing and conducting presentations as assigned. There is one position available, which will be filled at one of four job grade levels (I, II, III, or Senior) based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, and Tri-State's business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering from an accredited program.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.
• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.
• Expert knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards for Power Generation.
• Strong knowledge of PC programs and application to functional tasks.
• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards affecting electric utilities.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time on an annual basis.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Experience in NERC Reliability Standards is preferred.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants is preferred.
• Desire to work in power plant design and betterment design.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on assigned projects.
• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.
• Conceive and develop project scopes, schedules, justifications, and budgets for both capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.
• Conduct or coordinate engineering design of capital improvement projects for generation facilities.
• Prepare technical specifications for proposals and coordinate the development of contract documents.
• Provide project management during the implementation of plant betterment tasks.
• Administer Contracts including Contractor oversight, and both technical and commercial adherence to contract requirements.
• Develop project work scopes, estimate costs and schedules for budgetary purposes.
• Initiate and monitor appropriate cost accounting, invoicing and close-out of capital projects.
• Communicate with all project stakeholders and participants, providing timely responses to information and documentation needs.
• Prepare and make presentations for design reviews and project approvals.
• Conduct engineering review of operating and maintenance requirements for generation.
• Participate in the selection of consulting firms and monitor their engineering activities.
• Direct the work of others, as required.
• Assist with training of personnel.
• Complete reports and special projects, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual budget, work plans, long-range forecasts.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements.
• Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety.
• Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• The ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level