Distribution Engineer Job Greeley area,Colorado USA,Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for helping operate, maintain, and improve our rural electric distribution system. The role supports substations, system control technologies, mapping, modeling, outage analysis, and engineering projects to keep the system safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. It also works closely with operations and engineering staff to identify problems, support construction planning, and improve service reliability for members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Electric System Operations: Support operation, maintenance, and improvement of the electric system. Including substation technologies and dispatch/control personnel.

Engineering Design and Construction Planning: Work with the staking engineering personnel to ensure projects meet industry, regulatory, and best practice standards for SLVREC. Provide effective project support.

System Mapping and Modeling: Support GIS mapping personnel for electric and broadband systems to keep network data accurate and current. Maintain the electric system data and models for planning and analysis.

Special Projects: Lead special projects as needed.

Establish relationships with engineering and operations staff to thoroughly understand the electric system operations, recognize challenges and identify system improvements to maintain reliability.

Training and

Education:

Participate in ongoing field training, professional development, and industry education to maintain knowledge of electric utility standards, system technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution or equivalent technical education and experience is required.

3 years’ relevant work experience with electric power systems.

Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Ability to operate computers, communication equipment, standard office equipment, and software, including Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most activities are performed inside; however, the candidate must also be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, inside electrical substations, and extended hours when required.

Travel outside the system may be required.

Must be able to perform the activities listed in the position description.

Activities are performed while driving, sitting, and walking.

This job description describes the general nature of this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in this position.

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