Generation Planning Engineer

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

**Power Emphasis Preferred

Experience Requirements:

• None Required

Position may be filled at entry level requiring no experience however candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for higher level engineering classification.

Certifications and Licensures:

• PE License Preferred
• Successfully pass a security sensitive background screening. Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Strong working knowledge of detailed operation of an electric power system.
• Working knowledge of production cost modeling, generation resource economics and unit commitment.
• Ability to interpret involved contracts such as Power Purchase Agreements, Marketing Agreements, and Interconnection Agreements.
• Strong working knowledge of mathematics and logic.
• Advanced working knowledge of Engineering Economics.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Must have confidence and the ability to understand complex interactions.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment during routine and stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of data management, including database and spreadsheet applications, with the ability to use moderately complex models or specialized computer applications.
• Ability to apply advanced analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret and present findings in a clear, concise manner including the creation and use of tables, charts and graphics to summarize results.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, plan, and stay on schedule to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer. It is Cooperative Energy's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, veteran status or disability.