Resource Planning Engineer I, II, III, or Senior - Repost

A Resource Planning Engineer position in the Resource Planning Department is open for placement. This position could be filled at an Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, or Senior Engineer level based on the applicant's education and experience, see the Qualifications section for additional requirements.

Under the overall direction of the Vice President (V.P.), Corporate Operations & Strategy, the incumbent provides leadership and oversight of WFEC's Resource Planning activities and workflow. The incumbent evaluates current and future electric generation capacity and energy needs. The incumbent evaluates proposed new generation resources including contract and asset resources to meet future power production and energy requirements. The incumbent reviews and evaluates current generation projects, proposed plant upgrades, and plant modifications to ensure ongoing efficient operations.

In addition, the incumbent leads economic and financial evaluation of a broad range of potential traditional and non-traditional power projects and performs or coordinates economic comparisons of projects.

• Include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Manages WFEC's resource plan, power supply contracts, and performs risk analysis relative to power and fuel commodities.
• Evaluates, negotiates, administers, ensures compliance with, and analyzes the performance of all power supply contracts, and makes recommendations to management and the Board.
• Evaluates contracts for new or proposed power supply resources and makes recommendations to management and the Board for approval.
• In cooperation with other departments, develops, reviews, and evaluates contracts and agreements affecting the development and construction of generation facilities.
• Leads economic and financial evaluation of a broad range of potential traditional and non-traditional power projects and performs or coordinates economic project comparisons.
• Provides project management and engineering support for Resource Planning and other engineering projects.
• Maintains knowledge of new equipment, techniques, and applications of traditional and non-traditional power production equipment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the SPP tariff, policies, and procedures and how they affect WFEC's resource adequacy requirements.
• Participates in the SPP working groups related to resource planning.
• Prepares and submits to the SPP the Resource Adequacy Workbook (RAW) and ensures WFEC meets the SPP's resource adequacy requirements.
• Prepares and submits to the SPP any required data or reports to support resource adequacy and resource accreditation requirements.
• Interacts with outside entities such as ACES, RUS, SPP, and contractors related to resource planning projects.
• Communicates and keeps internal and external staff adequately informed of project status.
• Supports compilation of Construction Work Plan for generation additions and the supporting WFEC and Rural Development approvals and implementation related to future resource needs.
• Prepares and evaluates the department budget.
• Supports the preparation and evaluation of the load forecast and financial forecast.
• Works with other departments to gather information and implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with purchase power and other major agreements.
• Present oral and written reports to Senior Management and/or department managers relating to contract performance and research studies.

Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
Collects and researches data;
Uses experience to complement data;
Designs workflows and procedures;
Generates creative solutions;
Translates concepts and information into images;
Uses feedback to modify designs;
Applies design principles;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

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Translates concepts and information into…