Loveland, Colorado
Operations Planning Engineer III Job Opening in Loveland, Colorado - Peak is looking for engineering professionals who take pride in their achievements to include the ability and desire to work together as a successful team. If you can demonstrate your success in previous roles at a utility, reliability coordinator, or ISO/RTO, you might be the right candidate.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of the Manager of Operations Engineering, the Operations Planning Engineer III utilizes EMS advanced network applications, power engineering tools and best practices in support of the Reliability Coordinator?s reliability function. Operations Planning Engineer requires expertise in power systems operations planning and excellent analytical, communication, and team interaction skills to work within the Reliability Coordination (RC) function. In addition, the Operations Planning Engineer will serve as a resource and contact for operational and engineering entities within the Western Interconnection. Position may occasionally require engineering support outside of normal business hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
PhD or equivalent in electrical engineering with an emphasis in powers systems and prior work experience in the electric utility industry performing operational planning assessments and troubleshooting power system analysis software
Experience/Skills
5+ years of work experience in power system operations engineering, power system planning, or other large grid studies within the Bulk Electric System (BES). Internships and advanced degrees will be considered.
Experienced with performing studies using powerflow applications PSSE, PSLF, PowerWorld, and Alstom tools.
Proficiency in PERL, C#, Visual Basic programming languages for use in software development.
Proficiency in utilizing PowerWorld Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), auxiliary files and SimAuto.
Proficiency in standard office software applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Excellent business writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver clear, concise presentations.
Must be able to work effectively in a highly dynamic team environment and assist all groups as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Above minimum qualifications and the following:
Strong working knowledge of power flow, voltage stability analysis, and transient stability analysis tools.
Proficiency with Alstom EMS Advanced application systems.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience as well as the responsibilities of the position. The position is eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plan, and paid personal time. Our benefits package help employees balance professional and personal lives while encouraging ongoing growth and development.
For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter including salary history to the following address:
Peak Reliability
Attn: Nathan McConnell-Job No 10-101
4805 Hahns Peak Drive, Ste. 120
Loveland, Colorado 80538
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All offers of employment made by Peak are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen (which must be completed within 48 hours of any conditional offer of employment).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000.00 to $95,000.00 /year
Job Location:
Loveland, CO
Required education:
Master's
Required experience:
power system operations engineering, power system planning, or other large grid studies within the Bulk Electric System (BES): 5 years
Required language:
English
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