Full-Time

Generation Engineering Manager

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

501-1,000 employees

Wholesale electricity and transmission for cooperatives

Compensation Overview

$135k - $190k/yr

Westminster, CO, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with remote work up to 40%.

Bachelor's

Category
Engineering Management (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • Ten (10) years of progressive related experience including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity
  • Willingness to travel as required; must possess a valid driver's license
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to power generating facilities
  • Extensive knowledge of power generation facilities operations
  • Knowledge of government regulations and industry codes affecting electric utilities
  • Working knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration
  • Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration
  • Working knowledge of NERC/WECC compliance guidelines
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and control the work of others
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Working knowledge of Tri-State's service area and operations
  • Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures
Responsibilities
  • Provide management direction to personnel
  • Perform generation project management duties as required
  • Participate in the formulation of functional area/corporate short-term and long-range goals and objectives
  • Recommend and implement policies, programs, and procedures consistent with functional area/corporate goals and objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate activities in terms of adherence to schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness, and results
  • Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations
  • Confer with management personnel to resolve problems and coordinate activities
  • Develop and provide project construction management support in planning, scheduling, costing, designing, and monitoring generation facility upgrades and modifications
  • Develop and maintain generation facilities design and operations standards
  • Supervise or assist in generation facilities emergencies as required
  • Working with generation station personnel as well as Generation Engineering staff, develop and recommend annual budget requests including capital items, manpower, and operating budget, and administer annual budget
  • Review and approve generation capitol projects
  • Assist in the analysis and development of strategic plans including providing input to the Electric Resource Plan
  • Perform special studies, analyses, and cost estimates
  • Represent Tri-State on various external committees
  • Support programs for NERC/WECC compliance for generation facilities
  • 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
  • Provide generation project management duties as required
  • Participate in the formulation of functional area/corporate short-term and long-range goals and objectives
  • Recommend and implement policies, programs, and procedures consistent with functional area/corporate goals and objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate activities in terms of adherence to schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness, and results
  • Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations
  • Confer with management personnel to resolve problems and coordinate activities
  • Develop and provide project construction management support in planning, scheduling, costing, designing, and monitoring generation facility upgrades and modifications
  • Develop and maintain generation facilities design and operations standards
  • Supervise or assist in generation facilities emergencies as required
  • Working with generation station personnel as well as Generation Engineering staff, develop and recommend annual budget requests including capital items, manpower, and operating budget, and administer annual budget
  • Review and approve generation capitol projects
  • Assist in the analysis and development of strategic plans including providing input to the Electric Resource Plan
  • Perform special studies, analyses, and cost estimates
  • Represent Tri-State on various external committees
  • Support programs for NERC/WECC compliance for generation facilities
  • 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
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is a not-for-profit wholesale power cooperative serving 42 electric distribution cooperatives and public power districts across four Western states. It provides wholesale electricity and transmission services to its members, who then supply power to over a million customers. The member-owned model includes a requirement that about 95% of each member’s electricity comes from Tri-State. The goal is to deliver reliable, affordable power and to expand renewable energy and EV infrastructure through initiatives like the Responsible Energy Plan.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Westminster, Colorado

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FERC accepted Tri-State's formulary rate settlement on January 6, 2026.
  • Tri-State's board approved a 7.5% 2026 wholesale rate increase on September 10, 2025.
  • Tri-State finished Axial Basin, Dolores Canyon, and Burlington-Lamar in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Midwest Electric and Wheat Belt filed withdrawal notices, shrinking Tri-State's member base.
  • The 10th Circuit upheld FERC exit-fee methodology on March 24, 2026.
  • United Power's exit victory and more defections can crush Tri-State's cost recovery.

What makes Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association unique

  • Tri-State's all-requirements contracts bind members to centralized wholesale power procurement.
  • Its 2026 formulary settlement preserves postage-stamp pricing across four states.
  • Its transmission network serves nearly one million rural consumers across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wyoming.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistant Program

Paid Leave Benefits

Company News

Alliance Times-Herald
Dec 3rd, 2025
PREMA Announces Intent to Terminate Wholesale Power Contract

PREMA announces intent to terminate wholesale power contract. Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association (PREMA) announces intent to terminate wholesale power contract with Tri-State due to projected rate increases. PREMA will have a rate increase starting Jan. 1, 2026, of 4% which is attributed to Tri-State, but more alarming is the forecast of over 30% rate increases over the next several years. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association based out of Westminster Colorado currently serves the district with a contract scheduled to end in December 2050. Projected rate increases have encouraged PREMA to search into alternative options for wholesale power providers. PREMA notice terminating the wholesale power contract will allow Alliancetimes to find alternative options while maintaining reliable service. Early termination of the existing contract will begin a formal process of transition. Notice to terminate contract will start a 2-year process to complete. "The driving factor for PREMA to look at alternative wholesale power supply is the projected rate increases. Tri-State is driven by policies and politics of Colorado that have tremendous cost increases that are unsustainable. These policies affect Nebraskans without benefit." added Zac Bryant, General Manager of PREMA. "Nebraska is the only Public Power state designed to supply reliable power at a lower cost, and members of Nebraska pay over 30% less than we do. Colorado policies affect more than their own state as Nebraska, Wyoming, and New Mexico will also be impacted. The costs impacts have become too great, and we have good alternative options." PREMA will provide updates and transparency as the transition continues. PREMA is working diligently with all appropriate agencies to ensure a smooth transition. PREMA celebrated 80 years this year of proudly serving the Nebraska Panhandle in portions of eleven counties covering over 7500 sq. miles. PREMA serves over 1600 members, providing service to more than 3800 meters.

BizWest Media LLC
Nov 19th, 2025
Tri-State buys Broomfield building for new HQ

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Ironton Publications, Inc.
Jun 7th, 2025
'Trailheads of remembrance'

The 27 markers in the Tri-State will comprise the Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tour, designed to preserve historically significant locations and promote economic development through cultural tourism in the Appalachian region.

USA Solar Cell
Feb 15th, 2025
Billions in federal energy funds for Colorado are stalled

Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association - a key player supplying multiple rural cooperatives - was set to receive $2.5 billion in low-cost financing under New ERA aimed at acquiring new renewable resources and facilitating a transition away from coal-fired power generation.

PR Newswire
Jan 6th, 2025
Deriva, Tri-State Announce Start Of Commercial Operations At Spanish Peaks Solar Projects

Spanish Peaks Solar, comprised of two projects, will generate 140 megawatts of renewable energy in Las Animas County, Colo., for Tri-State and its members. Deriva Energy now owns and operates 388 megawatts of generation in Colorado. Spanish Peaks Solar is located in the service territory of Tri-State member San Isabel Electric Association