Engineering Supervisor

The Role
The Engineering Supervisor serves a vital role in the Engineering Department by leading a team of engineers and engineering support staff in creating, reviewing, and implementing plans for utility electrical systems and ensuring system safety, reliability, and compliance meets Cooperative, utility, and regulatory standards. The Engineering supervisor plays a critical role in managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering cost-effective solutions that meet member expectations and organizational needs. This role reports to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs or supervises the design of electrical distribution, substation, and transmission facilities as required to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective service from members of the Cooperative.
• Supervises & coordinates the workloads of Staff Engineers, Engineering Projects Coordinator / Inspector, and other Engineering staff as assigned.
• Works with direct reports to develop clear, challenging, and obtainable goals for each team member and provides honest performance feedback to direct reports regularly, including guidance to assist employees in meeting their career development goals.
• Collaborates with the Field Services Team to determine system upgrade needs for large commercial and subdivision projects.
• Assists the Engineering Manager in developing multi-year Work Plans and Long-Range Plans. Develops and provides budget information for recommended electrical system improvements and modifications, as outlined in the Work Plans.
• Investigates standards for the construction and application of electrical equipment with recommendations for new products, materials, and equipment. Participates on the YVEA Standards Committee.
• Performs engineering design and updates to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distribution Automation (DA) systems, including but not limited to graphic design, point mapping, communications troubleshooting, and the design, verification, and commissioning of new and existing controls on the system. Activities may also include programming the system to develop reports and graphs of the real-time operation of the YVEA system.
• Performs system planning and operational engineering studies, including power flow modeling, system protection and coordination, and arc flash studies. Prepares technical reports and procedures based on studies performed.
• Assists with sizing of transformers, review of metering requirements, and
• Performs design, construction, and maintenance engineering of distribution and transmission lines including inspections if required.
• Collaborates with the GIS / CAD Supervisor to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) databases and electric system drawings.
• Responsible for maintaining the Cooperative's Engineering Analysis (EA) models databases.
• Assists with the update and connectivity monitoring of the Outage Management System (OMS).

Key Skills and Experience Required
Key Skills

• Ability to keep information confidential
• Personal characteristics shall include a willingness to learn, integrity, motivation, a positive professional image, courtesy, and patience.
• Must be proficient or become proficient with the following computer programs; Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams, Milsoft Windmil/LightTable, NISC Operational Analytics, NISC ABS/CIS/OMS/Mapwise, AutoCAD, MathCAD, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory (SEL) AcSELerator/RTAC, Cooper Power Systems Proview, Elastimold E-Set, Google Earth, Survalent SCADA.
• Must be proficient in the following aspects of Electrical Engineering; Symmetrical Components, Per-Unit system, Power System Modeling and Coordination, interpreting AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, and other engineering drawings.

Key Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado and Wyoming, or if licensed in another state must gain licensing in these two states within one year of hire.
• Two years of supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• Two years of engineering experience in the utility industry.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.
• General working knowledge of NESC, RUS, IEEE, and other industry standards.

What we offer:

• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental, and short-term disability and life insurance for you, your spouse, and your child.
• Time Off: We encourage you to enjoy your time outside work with a generous PTO plan and ten paid holidays.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plans: We will match your 401(k) contribution up to 4%
• Retirement Security Plan: 1.7% of your average salary x years of service x 1.19 = annuity
• Employee Assistance Plan: For you and your family at no cost
• Events: We love to have fun at work! We offer many opportunities and events. Anything from happy hour to a company-wide snow tubing.
• Training and Development: We provide both off-site and on-the-job training opportunities so you can keep up and advance in our ever-changing utility environment.
• Education Assistance: Enjoy learning? Our Education Assistance Policy will assist with your tuition.
• Health and Well-being: A healthy you is a healthy us. We will deposit extra cash into your checking or health savings account for each preventative exam you and your dependents complete.
• Safety: Never driven in the snow before? A course at Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs is on us.
• Discounts Program: Local and national discounts on everything from travel to a new set of tires.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Salary : $127,389 - $152,867