POSITION PURPOSE

This position is open to varying levels of experience. This position is located at our Headquarters location in Bismarck, ND.

This position is responsible for assisting experienced Utility Planning staff with evaluating the technical and economic conditions of various resource expansions, long-term power sale and purchase alternatives, and assist in conducting studies to determine long-term electric market values and expected generation levels of the Cooperative’s resources and completion of required regulatory filings. The incumbent assists in supporting the development of strategies in the furtherance of meeting the Cooperative’s long term power supply planning objectives. The incumbent assists in conducting studies for the development of Basin Electric’s Integrated Resource Plan and assists in completing various required regulatory filings. Assists in supporting research and development direction in which technologies are most likely to generate the lowest long-term costs to the Cooperative and its member/owners.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for assisting in the development of Basin Electric’s long-term power supply planning activities. These long-term power supply planning activities include: determining the optimum Cooperative resource portfolio for maximizing the Cooperative’s ability to serve obligations, assessing the availability and cost of transmission utilized in power supply planning activities and understanding and interpreting the rules promulgated by MRO, WECC, MISO, SPP, RMR and FERC with regard to accreditation issues and transmission access.
• Responsible to maintain a thorough understanding of the Cooperative’s power supply system. Assists in the technical and economic evaluations of various power supply alternatives and to address all aspects of possible transactions.
• Responsible to assist in conducting studies and analysis for the development of the Cooperative’s Integrated Resource Plan and the completion of various required regulatory filings.
• Assists in supporting the development of strategies in support of the Cooperative’s long-term power supply planning objectives. Assist in supporting research and development direction in which technologies are most likely to generate the lowest long-term costs to the Cooperative and its members.
• Work on an as-needed basis with consultants and the members on the economics of potential and existing commercial load applications in the member’s service territory. This includes technical and economic considerations of alternative generation sources, evaluations of Cooperative rate structure, and an understanding of the operation of the Cooperative’s distribution members.
• Assist in the execution of Requests for Proposal solicitations, including the evaluation of proposals, and contract development for wholesale power transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited electrical engineering program.
• Occasional travel may be required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting; and occasional standing/walking, bending/reaching, climbing, kneeling, crawling, use of keyboard/computer, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. This position also requires finger dexterity, hand coordination, good hearing, and color vision. This position occasionally works in conditions of dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and confined areas. The incumbent must be respirator qualified and able to operate a motor vehicle. The incumbent may also be required to work at heights up to 600 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. 
 

KEY SKILLS

• Must have knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data/reports and conduct research, implement recommendations, and present information to others.
• Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals.