ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the design, specification preparation, task implementation, construction, installation, test, and evaluation for the Interconnected Telecommunications System (ITS).
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for telecommunications and network engineering design and installation requirements for generation and transmission facilities and subsystems.
• Develop requirements, procedures, methods and operating/workflow models for the CrossBow network, servers and workstations.
• Develop standards and procedures for system level engineering required for design and system additions.
• Coordinate with Energy Management System (EMS) personnel to assure telecommunications engineering support of EMS and CrossBow network requirements.
• Provide project management support in planning, scheduling, costing, coordinating, and monitoring system/facility acquisition and installation/testing activities.
• Coordinate with Telecommunications/EMS Maintenance personnel to assist in the development of maintenance procedures and analysis of operations and maintenance problems.
• Direct the design, acquisition and operation of telecommunications systems and services.
• Assure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Cyber Security requirements to include development and on-going administration of policies and procedures and work closely with Reliability Compliance Department to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage CrossBow Compliance tracking and reporting tools.
• Perform audit and compliance activities including, but not limited to: audit prep, audit interviews, mitigations, periodic review of the logs; monitor and follow-up on apparent unauthorized access and security violations; perform periodic reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of security practices; and identify security risk areas and advise Management of these risks.
• Create business process documentation and operating/workflow models, which include both documentation of operational processes, and modeling of future state operations to create improvements and efficiencies.
• Report on control maturity, compliance status and gap identification.
• Participate in the development of short-, mid-, and long-range telecommunications plans and policies.
• Provide field engineering support/assistance related to the bulk power system protection, equipment, and controls, as required.
• 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.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and other related applications.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related engineering field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to telecommunications and IP networking.
• Ability to apply principles and practices of computer science and information systems.
• Ability to apply principles and practices of basic computer hardware, operating systems and software applications.
• Ability to apply principles and procedures of quality assurance and security related to computer applications.
• Working knowledge of microwave radio systems and path calculations, VHF and UHF radio systems, telephone systems and equipment, data communications equipment, and cable plant.
• Working knowledge of government regulations, including NERC CIP standards, impacting communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in design, construction, operations and maintenance of fixed telecommunications-electronics systems and IP networks.

  Note:The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering). Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

Other:

• Willingness to travel up to 20 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
• Experience in communications site selection, desired.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware virtualization technologies
• Experience with Industrial Defender, Splunk, Heat Software
• Experience building IP Networks

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Incumbent may be required to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds including the filing and retrieval of various documents and office supplies. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze and review data and prepare reports, exercise judgment and work independently and work under pressure.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to moderate level of noise. Majority of duties are performed indoors primarily at a desk.