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Sub-Transmission Planning Supervisor

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499 Norfolk, NE, US, 68701-7227 York, NE, US, 68467-0608 Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Sub-Transmission Planning Supervisor located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, NE, Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, NE, Norfolk Operations Center in Norfolk, NE, or the York Operations Center in York, NE.  Position closes May 11 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. 

 

This position will report to the System Planning & Transmission Business Manager.

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing leadership, technical direction, direct supervision, and policy administration to Sub-transmission Planning group. Expectations will be to develop planning excellence, meet business needs/requirements, exceed customer expectations, and continuously develop employee competencies and closely coordinate with the Distribution Planning Supervisor on budget, work processes, analysis tools, and cross training of staff.

This position focuses on development of joint sub-t plans, device settings for voltage regulation, generator interconnection studies, load projections, and operations support. 

This position will report to and work directly with the System Planning and Transmission Business Manager.  The position will collaborate with all areas associated with sub-transmission as well as interconnecting entities. This includes Distribution Planning, Transmission Planning, Delivery Engineering, T&D Construction and Maintenance, Doniphan System Control, Kearney System Control, Regulatory/Contracts, the Joint Planning Subcommittee, Operating Subcommittee, and Joint Partner Managers and Boards.

The target expected result is successful long-term sub-transmission plans that ensure cost-effective reliability while providing outstanding customer service. 

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university is required.   Experience in detailed sub-transmission or distribution load-flow and transformer analyses modeling, and familiarization with local sub-transmission and customer interconnection planning & operational criteria requirements is desired.

Prior Related Experience:

Seven years prior experience in Sub-Transmission or Distribution Planning, Transmission Planning, Engineering or Asset Management or related engineering field is required.  Demonstrated analysis skills in previous work situations required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Ideal candidate has background with a demonstrated mix of technical expertise, local customer interaction experience, and operational support.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Professional Engineer License is required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Direct development and implementation of various sub-transmission including decision analyses and detailed load flow modeling techniques using advanced computer and graphical interfaces. Provide technical support and analysis to system control centers and operations for the sub-transmission system during normal and contingency conditions. Maintain databases, application programs, and produce various reports required in planning and operation of the transmission and sub-transmission systems including load duration, system peak load, historical system load, transformer load projections, etc.  Provide equipment device settings as needed.  Ensure that specific multi-year, focused, financial, reliability, safety, operational, risk and regulatory criteria are included, and that the modeling successfully integrates on a consistent basis with appropriate NPPD and customer systems both at an operational and strategic level.

Enhance analysis techniques and processes as additional data sources become available and software tools/technology advance.  Examples would be GIS and AMI data, stand-alone load flow analysis software such as SynerGi and embedded load flow software in the ADMS, and various company data sources.  Track asset-related industry issues (technical, economic, political).  

Coordinate facility additions and removals between Sub-transmission Providers and Energy Delivery at the sub-transmission levels of service to maintain and improve the reliability of the electric system.

Work in a team environment to outline work plan and assign duties, responsibilities, timeline, and scope of authority regarding Sub-transmission Planning.  Provide technical advice, problem resolution, and business process improvements. Support an environment among colleagues that encourages teamwork, cooperation, customer focus, and the safe operation of facilities and systems.   Closely coordinate with Distribution Planning Supervisor on technical standards, business processes, analysis tools, problem resolution, and cross training of staff with distribution planning.

Engage in ongoing personal and professional development, maintain a high degree of personal accountability, and practice honesty, integrity, listening and communication skills.  Be competent in public speaking and deliver presentations.
Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Pay Grade - 16 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $10,819.00  - $13,794.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

 

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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