At La Plata Electric Association, our mission is to provide our members safe, reliable electricity at the lowest reasonable cost while being environmentally responsible. We are shaping the future by building trustworthy community partnerships as an innovative, forward-thinking industry leader, delivering excellence in our member-owned cooperative.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician- Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is expected to promote and support LPEA’s Mission and Vision, Strategic Goals and Initiatives, the Code of Excellence, and LPEA’s Leadership Principles. The Engineering Technician- DER is expected to collaborate and partner with the departments and the executive team at LPEA to promote a culture of safety for employees and the community.

Essential Functions

  • Safely and reliably integrate Distributed Energy Resources to LPEA’s grid
  • Optimize placement of energy storage projects
  • Coordinate/lead projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning), under the direction of a higher-level engineer or supervisor
  • Ensure connectivity of LPEA-managed devices
  • Develop reports that fully leverage the LPEA’s various data systems (including designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
  • Assist with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Network Administration (including diagnostic checks, detecting/solving device failures, and device and system programming)

Requirements

Minimum

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited curriculum (or recognized equivalency)
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Highly Preferred

  • EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering)
  • Prior experience with Distributed Energy Resources
  • 2+ years of relevant engineering experience

Compensation

Annual salary range- $66,101-$80,946

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 401(k)
  • Health Club Reimbursement
  • Education Assistance

LPEA takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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