Engineer Civil/Structural I, II, III, or Senior

This is a senior professional position responsible for the complete physical layout, civil/structural analysis, and detailed design of high voltage electrical substations.  Assignments will include the coordination and development of procedures, calculations, construction drawings, contracts, technical specifications, design standards, as well as the implementation of those designs for the construction of substation facilities.  The successful candidate will possess a mastery of engineering principles and practices, and the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of project scope, budget, schedule, customer service, risk analysis, resource utilization, and construction.

Note:
There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Engineer (Civil/Structural Substations) I, job grade 7; Engineer (Civil/Structural Substations) II, job grade 8, Engineer (Civil/Structural Substations) III, job grade 9; or Senior Engineer (Civil/Structural Substations), 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 Engineer (Civil/Structural Substations)
Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-135,000
Engineer III (Civil/Structural Substations)
Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000
Engineer II (Civil/Structural Substations)
Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000
Engineer I (Civil/Structural Substations)
Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Act as technical liaison with Tri-State’s membership, other utilities, and governmental agencies regarding the integrated transmission system.

• Coordinate with Transmission Operations and Maintenance personnel to assist in the development of operations and maintenance procedures that resolve conflict and achieve a common understanding of the process.

• Participate in the development of short, mid, and long-range transmission systems plans.

• Provide project management in planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, and monitoring of system/facility design, construction and installation/testing activities.

• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for civil engineering design and installation requirements for substations, transmission lines, communications, and other company facilities.

• Establish, coordinate, and participate in the design, specification, preparation, construction, installation, testing, and evaluation of all civil/structural aspects of substations, transmission lines, communications, and other company facilities.

• Perform/coordinate civil/structural engineering analyses and detailed design for substation facilities.

• Write/develop/coordinate construction contracts, material/design standards, and technical specifications.

• Develop/coordinate drawing packages for bidding, construction, and record purposes.

• Lead construction activities with technical support, creative solutions, new technology, and timely review of monthly billing and/or change order requests.

• Self-motivation capable of working independently, or in a design team, toward the timely completion of assigned projects.

• Effective verbal and written communication including technical writing skills.

• Develop/communicate/coordinate project scope, budget, and schedules.<