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Job Description:

Responsible for the strategic leadership and project management of generation capital projects including planning, directing, or coordinating engineering, and procurement (including materials and services) activities and management of generation facilities' construction projects. Perform engineering analyses for the creation, development, and execution of projects, and in support of generation operations. Develop scopes, project schedules, budgets, and justifications. Develop/coordinate technical specifications for contracts. Administer the fulfillment of contracts. Develop and conduct presentations as assigned.

Note:

There are two positions available and the positions will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Mechanical Engineer I (Generation), job grade 7; Mechanical Engineer II (Generation), job grade 8, Mechanical Engineer III (Generation), job grade 9; or Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation), 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 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $110,000-151,000

Mechanical Engineer III (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000-$135,000

Mechanical Engineer II (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$116,000

Mechanical Engineer I (Generation)

Hiring Salary Range: $78,000-$105,000

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on assigned projects.

• Perform engineering analyses of process systems at generation facilities.

• Conceive and develop project scopes, schedules, justifications, and budgets for both capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.

• Conduct or coordinate engineering design of capital improvement projects for generation facilities.

• Prepare technical specifications for proposals and coordinate the development of contract documents.

• Provide project management during the implementation of plant betterment tasks.

• Administer Contracts including Contractor oversite, and both technical and commercial adherence to contract requirements

• Develop project work scopes, estimate costs and schedules for budgetary purposes.

• Initiate and monitor appropriate cost accounting, invoicing and close-out of capital projects.

• Responsible for communicating with all project stakeholders and participants providing timely responses to information and documentation needs.

• Prepare and make presentations for design reviews and project approvals.

• Conduct engineering review of operating and maintenance requirements for generation.

• Participate in the selection of consulting firms and monitor their engineering activities.

• Direct the work of others, as required.

• Assist with training of personnel.

• Complete reports and special projects, as required.

• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual budget, work plans, long-range forecasts.

• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or other engineering from an accredited program.

• Professional Engineering License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Expert knowledge of operation and maintenance of generating facilities.

• Basic knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards, such as ASME B31.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NFPA, etc.

• Strong knowledge of PC programs and application to functional tasks.

• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of government regulations and industry standards affecting electric utilities.

• Ability to direct the work of others.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Experience:

• Eight (8) + years of progressive experience in generating plant design and construction work.

• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle with frame and/or aero-derivative gas turbines is preferred.

• Those with less experience will be hired at the Mechanical Engineer (Generation) I, II, or III job grade level, as appropriate.

Other:

• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

• Desire to work in power plant design and betterment design.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 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.

Job Identification: 109

Job Category: Engineering

Posting Date: 2024-03-20T15:57:19+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $78,000-$151,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

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