Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering) I, II, III or Senior
Company: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Location: Westminster
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Responsible for managing and directing the planning,
designing, implementing, and documenting of new, existing, and/or
modifications of telecommunication systems and facilities. Develops
and maintains standards and procedures for telecommunications
engineering design and installation requirements for generation and
transmission facilities and subsystems. Develops standards and
procedures for system level engineering required for design and
system additions. Note : There is one position available, and this
position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Engineer I
(Telecommunications Engineering); job grade 7; Engineer II
(Telecommunications Engineering), job grade 8; Engineer III
(Telecommunications Engineering); job grade 9 or Senior Engineer
(Telecommunications Engineering), job grade 10. This decision will
be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected
candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed
workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes
: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible
Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting
opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account
(HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement,
Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD),
Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and
Paid Leave Benefits. Senior Engineer (Telecommunications
Engineering) Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$152,000 Engineer III
(Telecommunications Engineering) Hiring Salary Range:
$98,000-$136,000 Engineer II (Telecommunications Engineering)
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$122,000 Engineer I
(Telecommunications Engineering) Hiring Salary Range:
$80,000-$108,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary
outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work
experience, education and/or skill level. Responsibilities Direct
the design, specification preparation, task implementation,
construction, installation, test, and evaluation for the ITS.
Develop and maintain standards and procedures for
telecommunications engineering design and installation requirements
for generation and transmission facilities and subsystems. Develop
standards and procedures for system level engineering required for
design and system additions. Coordinate with EMS personnel to
assure telecommunications engineering support of EMS 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. Act as
technical liaison with FCC, FAA, and other government agencies
regarding telecommunications systems and facilities. 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. Maintain compliance with all company
policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain
knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices
applicable to functional area. 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. Qualifications
Education and Training Bachelor's degree in electrical,
electronics, or a related engineering field. Knowledge, Skills, and
Ability: Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and
practices relating to telecommunications. Extensive 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 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. 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 50 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.
Keywords: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Longmont , Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering) I, II, III or Senior, Engineering , Westminster, Colorado
