OT Systems Engineer (II, III, or Senior)

Job summary

Responsible for the architecture, design and management of operational‑technology (OT) systems that support Platte River’s EMS, SCADA and other mission‑critical platforms. Engineers ensure reliability, security and performance in alignment with NERC CIP and related industry standards. Level and focus area (Infrastructure or Network) determine the depth of technical responsibility; senior‑level engineers provide greater strategic oversight and mentoring.

Platte River is seeking to hire two OT systems engineers as part of a divisional restructuring: one engineer will be assigned to OT infrastructure, and one will be assigned to OT networks.

This posting closes on July 2 at 5:00 pm MT.  

Work environment and schedule

This position works a typical Monday through Friday schedule in a general office environment and may be eligible for hybrid workdays. The successful candidate should reside within a commutable distance of Fort Collins and Platte River’s Rawhide Energy Station. Performing this work requires occasional physical effort to lift and carry light objects and is primarily sedentary; minimal walking or standing is required on an as-needed basis.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Systems engineers may have knowledge and assignments in both focus areas; duties are grouped for clarity.

Core (all engineers, all levels)

, ensuring scalability and performance.

 to restore OT services rapidly.

—upgrades, patching and optimization—for OT hardware and software.

OT Infrastructure focus

OT Network focus

Knowledge, skills and abilities (all engineers)

Minimum qualifications

+ Level II – 3–4 years supporting IT/OT infrastructure + Level III – 4–5 years supporting IT/OT infrastructure + Senior – 6+ years supporting IT/OT infrastructure with demonstrated leadership Ability to obtain ITIL 4 and GIAC GCIP certifications within one year of hire.

*Platte River covers the cost of the ITL 4, GIAC GCIP, and relevant professional certifications and provides employees with dedicated preparation and testing hours.

Pay

Systems Engineer II, III and Senior are classified as exempt; salaries are paid bi-weekly and are annualized below for reference. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include specific skills, years of experience, education, and certifications.  

Systems Engineer II

Systems Engineer III

Senior Systems Engineer

Recruitment notice:

Platte River Power Authority does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based placement services. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations to staff are accepted without a valid agreement. Any unsolicited resume submitted to staff will be considered property of Platte River Power Authority and with no obligation to pay any referral fees.