Electrical Standards Engineer , II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of Black Hills Energy's (BHE) electric utility standards, change requests, standard drawings, and standards committee. Updates the BHE Standards with changes and requirements regarding electric materials. Provides support to Operations, Construction, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain regarding material standardization and known problems with associated work practices and materials. Investigates and reviews material failures.

• Level I: $71,100 - $106,600
• Level II: $86,700 - $130,050
• Senior: $97,150 - $160,150

Reporting Relationship: Standards & Engineering Tech Supervisor

Location: Rapid City, SD

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Support Black Hills Energy’s electrical standards across the company’s multi-state business. Maintain a successful partnership with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Vendors and Manufacturers.
• Manage BHE material standard drawings using structured problem‑solving techniques and statistical methods for data‑driven analysis and decisions. Effectively prepare or review documentation with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Be familiar with NESC and other related IEEE standards related to material specification, powerline and facility design and specification.
• Be familiar with trends related to the materials in electrical networks.
• Provide reports and recommendations based on trends. Analyze material failures working with third parties for support.
• Participate in data gathering to demonstrate compliance. Perform and provide support for internal audits and assessments.
• Support efforts to research, vet, and approve new or alternative materials and equipment for use in the electric system.

• Update Electric Utility employees on materials and standards.
• Update Electric Utility on material failures and changes.
• Calculate annual changes to capital and O&M of proposed standard changes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
• Required travel up to 10% of the time.

• No experience required. Training provided.

• 3–4 years energy industry experience.
• Learn and apply basic fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of electrical engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook.
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects independently or as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn diverse topics and skills.

• 5 or more years in utility engineering, materials management or other relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact in a team environment with competing needs.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with new systems and software as technology evolves.
• Strong ability to document and track projects and work goals.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to learn diverse topics and skills.

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and electric utility industry safety work practices.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in line design software and Microsoft Office—Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team…