Energy Applications Services Engineer I, II, III or Senior
44 Days Old
Responsible for the specification, design, implementation and support of the software systems used by Energy Management including the 24/7 Resource Dispatch and Trading group. Design, develop and maintain interfaces between various systems. Ensure that projects are managed, overseen, and maintained daily.
Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Energy Applications Services Engineer I, job grade 7; Energy Applications Services Engineer II, job grade 8, Energy Applications Services Engineer III, job grade 9; or Senior Energy Applications Services Engineer, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Senior Energy Applications Services Engineer
Hiring Salary Range: $106,700-135,550
Energy Applications Services Engineer III
Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,050
Energy Applications Services Engineer II
Hiring Salary Range: $86,400-$108,050
Energy Applications Services Engineer I
Hiring Salary Range: $77,800-$96,500
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for defining, developing, and deploying of applications for Energy Management and 24/7 Resource Dispatch and Trading operations including integration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), trading and tagging systems, reporting systems, and load forecast and position evaluation systems.
- Implement, analyze, and deploy software systems.
- Create reporting tools for daily, monthly and annual system operational and financial summaries.
- Responsible for the development of methods and applications for improving operational load forecasting, including enhanced modeling of weather and precipitation effects.
- Responsible for the design and maintenance of analytic computing environments that utilize deterministic and stochastic modeling.
- Responsible for managing multiple projects with varying size and difficulty.
- Support the Energy Management staff in using the various systems used and supported by Energy Applications including providing training as necessary.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
- 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.
- Maintain clear and open communication with Energy Management staff, Tri-State telemetry and metering functional areas and third-party Transmission Providers and Balancing Authorities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering, related engineering discipline, or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Project management experience.
- Technical skills related to management and scheduling of energy as well as real time power operations.
- Computer proficiency in standard business applications.
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of and experience with Client and Server operating systems, varies databases and scripting.
- Knowledge and experience in multiple programming languages and integrated development environments.
- Ability to learn and master various software packages required by the job.
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Collaborate with others and work in a matrix organizational structure.
- Strong team player that works well with others.
- Multitask and analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions and alternatives.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to make clear, consistent, and timely decisions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.
- Excellent computer and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired including Microsoft Visual Studio, VB, C#, VBA, SQL Server, Powershell, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in Aveva PI, OATI, PCI, Encompass, and Itron IEE is desired.
Experience:
- Minimum eight (8) years directly related experience including the specification, design, implementation and support of business software systems. Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Energy Applications Services Engineer. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.
Other:
- Willingness to travel as required for training and meetings throughout service territory.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.
About Us
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.
- Location:
- Denver