Transmission Line Civil Engineering Manager

Job Description

Responsible for achieving corporate goals and objectives for the functional area in the most cost effective and efficient manner through solid planning, organization, and leadership. Control and development of engineering, construction, and materials standards for transmission lines. Development of design and construction packages for transmission lines.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes :

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Transmission Line Civil Engineering Manager

Hiring Salary Range : $131,000-$170,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and / or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Provide management direction to personnel.
• Participate in the formulation of functional area / corporate short-term and long-range goals and objectives.
• Recommend and implement policies, plans and programs consistent with functional area / corporate goals and objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate activities in terms of adherence to schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness, and results.
• Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Confer with management personnel to resolve problems and coordinate activities.
• Develop and provide project management in planning, scheduling, costing, designing, and monitoring system / facility acquisition, construction, installation / testing activities.
• Develop and maintain transmission line design and operations standards.
• Supervise or assist in power system emergencies as required.
• Develop and recommend annual budget requests including capital items, manpower, and operating budget, and administer annual budget.
• Participate in negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities.
• Assist in the analysis and development of strategic plans.
• Perform special studies, analyses, and cost estimates.
• Represent Tri-State on various external committees.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education and Training :

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability :

Experience :

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About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states : Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Salary : $131,000 - $170,000