Substation Engineer , II, Senior, Lead or Principal

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

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

This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Level I: $72,900 - $109,250

Level II: $86,700 - $130,050

Senior: $97,150 - $160,150

Lead: $105,750 - $174,450

Principal: $116,500 - $192,400

Substation Engineering Manager

Pueblo, 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical 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.

• No experience required. Training provided.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering experience

• Understand and apply fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of…