Pius Fischer is a retired electric utility professional with over 28 years of experience at Basin Electric Power Cooperative, culminating in his role as Vice President of Transmission. His expertise includes the design, supervision, and management of major generation, transmission, and telecommunication infrastructure projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with a degree from North Dakota State University.
Described by long-time colleagues as "the salt of the earth" and a "genuinely good person, " Pius is known for his reliability and attention to detail. Having spent his career in the Bismarck region, he has demonstrated interest in his alma mater, North Dakota State University, and the engineering firm Burns & McDonnell.
He testified before a U. S. House subcommittee on expanding renewable energy transmission on federal lands.
Pius Fischer
Retired Utility Professional at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Power Transmission
As the former VP of Transmission, he has extensive experience in the design, construction, and management of transmission infrastructure.
Grid Reliability
A colleague referred to him as part of the "backbone" responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the operational integrity of the electric grid.
Renewable Energy Policy
He testified before Congress regarding the strategic importance of federal lands for developing renewable energy and the necessary transmission infrastructure.
Media Appearances
Testimony of Pius Fischer, Vice President of Transmission, Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Featured in House Committee on Natural Resources (Democrats)
Work History
1-2023
Retired Utility Professional at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
9-2012
Manager, Electrical Engineering at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
5-2018 - 1-2023
Vice President, Transmission at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
1-2023 - 1-2023
Retired at None
Electrical Engineering Supervisor at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
6-1994 - 11-2006
Electrical Engineer at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
6-1989 - 7-1994
Substation and Telecommunications Engineer at Burns & McDonnell
Education
B.S. Electrical & Electronics Engineering from North Dakota State University
1982 - 1984
Associate of Science (A.S.) from North Dakota State College of Science
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Location : Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Retired Utility Professional at Basin Electric Power Cooperative
