Application Engineer I

Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit, community-owned public power utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado, for delivery to their utility customers.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

At Platte River, we share a sense of purpose and pride in the value we add to our communities, our region and the energy industry. We rely on our staff to sustain our leadership role in the region and to help us work toward our goal to achieve a 100% noncarbon energy mix within the next decade. To accomplish this, we offer competitive pay and benefits, state-of-the-art workplaces at both headquarters and the Rawhide Energy Station, and the following unique benefits :

• Onsite, fully-equipped gym facilities
• Fleet cars for use by staff for local business travel
• Employee rewards, health and financial wellness programs
• Volunteer days and opportunities to participate in community events
• Culture of respect, commitment and camaraderie

If you’re searching for a collaborative working environment within a mid-sized organization that values innovative ideas, diverse perspectives and provides opportunities to make a difference, consider joining the Platte River team.

Job Summary

The application engineer I assists with translating business requirements and functional specifications into data solutions, assists with implementation and maintenance of data-focused business applications, and supports systems integration testing.

Platte River is seeking to hire one individual who can multi-task and adapt to meet evolving needs. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals working in enterprise IT who enjoy collaborative work and are interested in data engineering solutions using Python, SQL and Fivetran.

We are building a cutting-edge data lakehouse in Azure Databricks with Unity Catalog to ensure seamless integration with systems of record and centralize data accessibility and security controls. Tools such as MLflow and Python notebooks will enhance large dataset modeling and capabilities. Join us on this journey as we expand our data estate and explore many exciting use cases!

Application Deadline : Wednesday, December 18 at 5 : 00 pm MDT

Schedule and Environment

This position works a typical Monday through Friday schedule and is eligible for hybrid workdays within a commutable distance of Fort Collins. Work is performed in an office setting and requires minimal effort to occasionally lift and carry light objects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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How to Qualify

Required Criteria

Preferred Criteria

Systems development lifecycle (SDLC) in an Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid environment.

This is an exempt role; salaries are paid bi-weekly. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, education, and certifications.

Expected hiring range : $76,426 to $89,816 if annualized.

Full earning range : $76,426 to $103,206 if annualized.

Platte River Power Authority offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following :

For additional information, please see our website careers page at : https : / / www.prpa.org / careers / benefits /

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

Platte River endeavors to make our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at 970-229-5323 or email recruiting@prpa.org.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Platte River cannot provide employment to applicants who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e. H1B visa, OPT status).

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Salary : $76,426 - $103,206