Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) was incorporated in 1941 and is a growing not-for-profit electric cooperative governed by a board of directors elected by our members/owners. We have a 5,000 square mile territory along the Front Range and eastern plains of Colorado. We provide reliable and affordable electric service to over 52,000 members and 61,000 meters throughout portions of eight counties. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,000 miles of distribution line.  Our cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs.  Our focus is on safe, affordable, reliable electricity and strong communities. To learn more about our Co-op and the communities we serve, please visit our website at www.mvea.coop.

Top Reasons to Work with Us:

• Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off
• Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable and Growing Company
• Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Great Company Culture!

Job Summary: The Operations Engineer assists with the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Team by performing the following duties:  

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of switching orders and maintaining switching records.
• Responsible for analyzing and approving switching orders as it pertains to safety, load management, and protection of substation and distribution equipment.
• Run Time Current Curve (TCC) analysis software and assist the System Engineers in maintaining a properly coordinated distribution system protection scheme. Also responsible for ensuring protective devices are correctly defined in the model and integrated with the TCC software.
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, arranging repair of, and programming power quality monitoring devices. Downloads and assists in the analysis of power quality data. Contacts consumers to discuss results of power quality investigations. Works with the System Engineers and other Association employees to resolve power quality problems.
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, arranging repair of, and operating phase tracing equipment to identify phases and for marking phasing in the field. Provides support for Operations personnel using phase tracing equipment.
• Operate and monitor the load control system, producing reports summarizing the monthly and annual effectiveness of the load shedding program, and providing load data for selected accounts.
• Work with the Engineering Analysis vendor and other vendors to resolve problems with the Engineering Analysis software and with interfaces between it and other systems.
• Provide support for the System Engineers and consultants in gathering and analyzing data for Construction Work Plans, Long Range Engineering Plans, and other engineering studies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably with an emphasis in power systems) or a related field. Related experience in the engineering or operations department of an electric utility in addition to the degree is preferred.
• Five years engineering or operations experience at an electric utility including the use of computers and technical software.
• Proficient in the use of electric power distribution engineering analysis and time current curve (TCC) analysis software. Familiar with the use of database (preferably Access) software and proficient in the use of spreadsheet (preferably Excel) software.
• Ability to use a scientific calculator to solve mathematical problems involving algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Understands basic electrical theory and the principles of electric utility substation and power distribution system planning, design, construction, analysis and operation.
• Proficient in setting up and programming microprocessor based power quality monitoring devices and test equipment.
• Proficient in the analysis of power quality data and able to effectively communicate technical information to other employees and consumers.
• Organized, detail oriented, well organized, able to exercise discretion and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information.
• Ability to react to change productively and to handle a high workload.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

The pay range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000 per year. 

Applications will be accepted until the position if filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.