Senior Power System Engineer
Senior Power System Engineer
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Job Description
Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association is seeking aSenior Power System Engineer who wants an exciting work atmosphere and to be a part of a team dedicated to exceptional service.
This position serves a vital role within the Engineering team ensuring the development safety and reliability of the Associations distribution power system. This position is responsible for leading the planning design and analysis that enhances system performance and meets members needs efficiently. The position leads long and shortterm system planning conducts system impact studies and manages key projects including substations distribution automation distributed energy projects and other critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the adequacy of the Associations facilities to serve new and existing members based on planning studies and sound engineering practice.
- Lead and project manage substations and other major infrastructure projects including creating RFPs selecting consultants and reviewing/approving designs and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain system models databases and load forecasts to support system planning and operational needs.
- Perform system modeling analysis including voltage studies motor starting fault analysis and coordination using multiple engineering tools and software.
- Provides extensive technical expertise to operations on substations distribution systems and filed technical support.
- Lead system coordination efforts ensuring proper protection and coordination of system components to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime.
- Lead the design of the Associations distribution system automation including SCADA RTUs and other control systems to meet goals related to automation control and reporting.
- Coordinate and support the Operations and Technology departments to align functional requirements for system automation and controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum is required emphasis in Power Systems preferred; a PE (Professional Engineer) license is required with the ability to acquire a Colorado PE through reciprocity.
- Requires a minimum of seven 7 years of electric utility engineering planning and/or design experience typically consisting of distribution planning transmission planning distribution design substation design and/or system protection and controls.
- The Senior Power System Engineer level is for professionals with demonstrated experience in independently managing complex projects solving technical challenges and mentoring lowerlevel engineering staff.
- Must have knowledge of electric systems and the operation; must be familiar with SCADA and communications systems system design and analysis systems control systems and computers; must be versed in National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electric Code (NEC). An understanding about creating issuing and managing engineering proposals. Must be knowledgeable in rules regulations and policies of the Association.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Complete job description including compensation and benefit information available here.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
