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Tri-State Generation and Transmission

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Great coworkers! Good benefits, amazing work/life balance - Electrical Engineer I Tri-State Generation and Transmission Employee Review

4.0
Apr 27, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The work environment is great and my coworkers are truly amazing. A lot of knowledge around the company, don't be afraid to ask questions. I see others complaining about their management, but I have had no issues with management in my department at my time here. If anything, my interaction with management has been positive. They offer plenty of sick time, and the option of buying vacation in addition to what they already give you is a plus. The fact they still have a pension plan speaks for itself. Work/life balance is about as good as it can be, especially compared to previous jobs. Pond area in the back is a great place to get away from desk and take a walk over lunch. It really is a great place to work and I recommend it to anyone reading.

Cons

Coffee truly is terrible, but not a big deal as people are making it to be. Sometimes communication between different departments seems lacking. Also would be nice to have some official word on company happenings, rather than just hearing it down the grapevine. On-site lunches that are offered on Wednesdays are over-priced, but then again I think the catering company sets those, not Tri-State.

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5.0
Jan 11, 2026
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Pros

Everyone always takes care of each other, feels like a family.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits. Hard to get fired. Opportunities to learn if so inclined. Some great lower level people who make the place go. Find a manager and play the political game. You won’t have to work. Some employees have light workloads and can get away with not doing much

Cons

Upper management is disingenuous. HR takes the side of management in all matters. Political environment with cliques. Dysfunctional practices and an inability to hear feedback. Self defeating practices. They increased the amount of upper management by maybe 50% during Highleys tenure while cutting down on employees and benefits to cut rates which did not happen. No pension for new hires. Have lost numerous members due to exits and more have announced. They plan to supplement loss of members to serve data centers. Overall not a good recipe for success

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