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

Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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 oversite, 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.
• Responsible for communicating 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education and Training
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.
• Basic knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards, such as ASME B31.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NFPA, etc.
• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
• Expert knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards for Power Generation
• Experience:
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.
• Experience in NERC Reliability Standards is preferred.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle plants is preferred.
• Other:
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)
• Desire to work in power plant design and betterment design.
• Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation). Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

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