Job description

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.

At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits:

• Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements for most roles
• Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
• Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
• Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
• Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie

If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

Job summary
Responsible for supporting transmission operations which includes maintaining transmission system models and associated online drawings and maps. Will be responsible for performing reliability assessments for real-time and near-term planning while working closely with the reliability coordinators and neighboring transmission operations groups.

Platte River is seeking to hire one operations engineer for placement at either this junior, or a senior level (see Senior Operations Engineer job posting).

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Models the mission, vision, values and culture of the organization
• Provides 24/7 support and technical assistance for the power system transmission operators during real-time system events
• Performs operating and planning assessments including coordinating and reviewing the impacts of forced and planned outages, operating contingencies, and planned responses
• Develops and maintains operator training scenarios on a training simulator in conjunction with the operations training coordinator
• Provides technical support and assistance with external teams including the regional reliability coordinator, balancing authorities, and neighboring transmission system operations groups
• Develops written transmission system reports associated with the operation of regional facilities
• Supports model development, testing, maintenance, and validation efforts for real time contingency analysis (RTCA) software
• Coordinates automatic and manual loadshedding programs with applicable owner communities
• Maintains NERC and WECC compliance reporting and documentation
• Maintains familiarity with and follows the FERC standards of conduct
• This role is classified as a transmission function employee and actively is engaged in transmission
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to setup, perform, and analyze results of transmission system steady-state power flow and dynamic transient stability studies
• Knowledge and background in PSS/E and/or Powerworld power system analysis software with automation experience utilizing the Python programming language
• Knowledge of transmission system steady-state and transient stability modeling of generation resources, transmission lines, and applicable substation equipment
• Knowledge of NERC/WECC reliability standards
• Ability to collaborate with and desire to seek input from internal team members; skilled in seeking and valuing diverse opinions and ideas
• Ability to multi-task, shifting focus to emerging priorities as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to relay complex information
• Ability to apply problem solving, critical thinking, and independent decision-making skills, with consistent attention to detail
• Ability to make sound decisions with consideration for potential impacts of decisions to the overall organization

Qualifications
Education and licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy

Preferred work experience and education

• Two or more years of experience in engineering or operation of electric transmission systems
• One year of experience in transmission system planning or operations

Physical demands

• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Hazards

• Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident

Work environment

• Exposure to routine office noise and equipment

Bi-weekly salary range for position: $3,992- $5,489(placement DOQ)
(range if annualized: $103,786 - $142,704)

Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:

• Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage
• Telemedicine
• Benefit advocacy
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Basic life insurance
• Basic accidental death and disability
• Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary)
• Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans 401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan
• Paid holidays (12 annually)
• Paid time off: personal and sick leave
• Wellness program
• In-house training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program

For additional information, please see our website careers page at: https://www.prpa.org/careers/benefits/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status).

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