Substation Engineer Senior or Lead

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is a utility company serving 1.3 million customers across eight states.

This position will have assignments designed to develop professional skills and competent technical knowledge within the area of substation engineering.

Senior: $97,150 - $160,150
Lead: $105,750 - $174,450

Substation Engineering Manager

Denver, Colorado;
Cheyenne, Wyoming or Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances. Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Under the supervision of senior engineers, manage, and provide oversight activities for major capital transmission and distribution projects.
• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the build out and upkeep of utility transmission and distribution substation facilities.
• Under direct supervision, provide entry-level engineering and support to Black Hills Energy's electric utilities in substation design and electrical equipment upgrades.
• Anticipate problems. Analyze and tackle a range of problems using standard procedures.
• Learn to develop solutions and implement actions. Adapt and contribute to department plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.
• Prioritize workflow, establish schedule and monitor accomplishments. Begin to understand and consider cross‑functional effect of priorities.
• Actively contribute to department/project work and facilitate teamwork. May direct the work of teams assigned to support projects or special assignments.
• Use project management skills to support and/or lead projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proficient knowledge of Black Hills Energy's safety policies, procedures and stop work authority.

• Complete all assigned training tasks and take initiative to seek out training opportunities. Continuously train to improve job skills.
• Support system operations group during outages and emergencies. Perform work in close proximity to energized facilities.
• Continue to establish positive, professional relationships throughout Black Hills Energy and with external organizations including being responsive to internal and external customers.

All Levels:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• This role will be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

Senior:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience

Lead:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience

• Understand and apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of electrical engineering.
• General knowledge of network design, standards and system operations.
• Basic knowledge of Black Hills Energy's support functions, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting, IT and Supply Chain.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to document and track projects and work goals.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn diverse topics and skills.

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well‑being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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