Member‑owned Alaskan utility delivering reliable, affordable electricity across Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula.
Lead system control, dispatch, and reliability analysis for power generation & transmission.
6 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Anchorage, AK
Office Full-Time
Company Size
440 Employees
Service Specialisms
No specialisms available
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Electrical Engineering
Distribution
Transmission
Substation
Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure
Renewable Resources
Natural Gas
Role
Description
power flow
modeling tools
reliability
utility coordination
budget management
staff supervision
Communicate improvements in system reliability for inclusion in the Associations long range plan and five-year work plan.
Review, propose, and manage implementation of new methods to operate the power system more effectively and economically.
Vendors: Works with vendors in the maintenance and upgrading of various system modeling tools.
Direct and assist Power Dispatcher staff to maintain security, integrity, and reliability of the power system.
Lead coordination with interconnected utilities on maintenance activities; ensuring security, integrity and reliability requirements are maintained within acceptable limits.
Perform analysis of G&T system maintenance activities and impacts to security, integrity and reliability. Resolves analysis that falls outside of acceptable threshold.
Manage the maintenance of power flow analysis models to analyze operational scenarios and evaluate system disturbances.
Members of various Railbelt utility committees: Serves on as requested and assists as directed in the analysis of various interconnected system issues.
Monitor and manage workgroup actual costs to meet budgetary targets and takes guidance to shift work efforts to align with business needs.
Participate in development of departmental work plan and budget.
Schedule, assign, and manage the work of the department.
Review impacts of planned and schedule maintenance activities on Generation (G), Transmission (T), and Distribution (D) systems and deliver proposed solutions to minimize impact.
Engineering consulting firms: Directs and administers contracts; consults with relative to various Association projects; consults with relative to various projects outside Chugach.
Direct System Control Engineers in the coordination of scheduled outages between Chugach internal stakeholders and System Control to meet system operating objectives.
Direct System Controls Engineers in the development of technical reports to summarize system disturbances, economic cost/benefit analysis and detailing more efficient operating methods.
Participate in external committee assignments with various organizations as a subject matter expert with authority to make decisions and act on behalf of Chugach as directed.
Supervisors and Managers: Instructs, informs, provides compliance and assistance to and exchange information
Establish goals and objectives for subordinate staff.
System Control Analyst/Engineers: Manage, confer with give direction, give and receive information
Manage staff performance for compliance with established standards, codes, quality assurance and completion of written support documentation.
Other Railbelt Utilities: Coordination of data exchange for system and event analysis.
Requirements
system protection
outage management
nerc standards
load‑flow
cost modeling
dynamic modeling
Current knowledge of applied system protection principles and analysis of faulted power systems.
Ability to supervise and direct department and contract staff.
Familiarity with outage management system databases and software tools.
Must have a thorough understanding of distribution system, power system operations and power system modeling.
Direct analysis to maintain system loading within industry and company standards. Able to deliver guidance to Power Dispatcher staff to achieve and maintain these standards.
Familiarity of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, or analogous bulk power system security and reliability standards.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and project management software.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of power system load-flow models and software.
Current knowledge of the operation, construction and protection of utility systems.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of production cost modeling software.
Ability to expedite work while maintaining necessary standards, balance multiple priorities, and make necessary decisions promptly.
Must be able to analyze power system problems.
Experience with the operations and maintenance of power system dynamic and stability modeling software.
Benefits
Long Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
The company was established under the Rural Electrification Act, marking the beginning of its journey in serving Alaska’s communities.
113,000+
Locations Served
The company provides power to over 113,000 locations across Alaska, showcasing its extensive service area.
3,800+
Miles of Lines
Extending nearly 3,800 miles, the company's infrastructure supports critical energy distribution across Alaska.
75th Anniversary
Years of Service
The company celebrated 75 years of consistent energy provision, blending tradition with modern infrastructure upgrades.
As a vertically-integrated utility, it owns significant natural gas reserves and manages generation, transmission and distribution.
Serving over 113,000 locations via nearly 3,800 miles of lines, typical projects include substations, high-voltage transmission and underground systems.
Remaining one of North America’s few cooperatives with majority natural gas ownership, showcasing unique scale and autonomy.
Headquartered in Anchorage, its project footprint spans from Whittier’s coastal reaches to Tyonek and northern Peninsulas.
Culture + Values
We prioritize the health and safety of employees, contractors, customers, and the public.
Ethical behavior and decisions aligned with our values are fundamental to our operations.
We are dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions for our customers.
Continuous improvement and innovation are essential to better serving our customers and communities.
A collaborative environment is fostered, where each employee’s contributions are valued and respected.
Environment + Sustainability
20% Renewable Energy
Energy sourced from renewables in 2022
Over 20% of energy was sourced from renewable resources, including hydro, wind, and solar power.
Net-Zero by 2050
Commitment to carbon emissions
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through sustainable practices.
Increasing renewable energy production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable practices.
Improving energy efficiency programs and reducing environmental impacts of operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Women
Gender Ratio
Reflecting a balanced representation of women in the workforce.
Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Offers employee resource groups to support underrepresented communities and encourage mentorship and career development.