TA 11 Distribution & Standards Engineer III-V, Power Delivery

ROI Agency•Spokane, WA

23h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Distribution & Standards Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, equipment specifications, and design practices for electric utility infrastructure. This position works across engineering, operations, construction, procurement, and other technical teams to ensure electric system standards promote safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, constructability, and cost-effective system performance. The position may be filled at the Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Lead Engineer level based on experience and technical expertise. Depending on assignment and experience, the work may cover distribution and transmission structures, conductor, insulators and line hardware; distribution transformers, switches, capacitor banks and related line equipment; substation transformers and circuit breakers; distribution and substation switchgear; control and protection-related systems; station battery and DC systems; and other equipment and materials supporting electric power delivery infrastructure. At the Engineer level, the role typically requires 3+ years of relevant engineering experience and independently develops and maintains standards and specifications, supports equipment evaluations, design reviews, procurement specifications and compliance, and provides guidance on established standards. At the Senior/Lead level, the role typically requires 6+ years of experience and leads standards development and complex evaluations, provides technical direction, evaluates equipment alternatives and emerging technologies, and mentors technical personnel. At the Lead Engineer level, the role typically requires 10+ years of experience and provides strategic technical leadership, guides cross-functional standardization and governance, advises leadership on complex technical issues, and supports modernization, reliability and resilience improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience with electric utility distribution, transmission, substation, or power delivery systems.
Knowledge of electric system equipment, engineering design practices, and utility construction standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and related technical documentation.
Familiarity with applicable electric utility codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Strong technical writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, construction, procurement, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and work independently.
Typically 3+ years of relevant engineering experience for the Engineer level.
Typically 6+ years of relevant engineering experience for the Senior/Lead level.
Typically 10+ years of relevant engineering experience for the Lead Engineer level.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Experience developing utility engineering standards, equipment specifications, or material standards.
Experience with distribution equipment and/or substation equipment.
Knowledge of NERC/FERC requirements and applicable industry standards.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering/design applications.
Experience working with equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Utility field or construction experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, and technical practices supporting electric utility systems.
Review designs, drawings, construction packages, equipment specifications, and material requirements for compliance with applicable standards.
Evaluate new equipment, materials, technologies, and engineering practices for potential implementation.
Develop technical requirements and specifications for procurement of utility equipment and materials.
Provide technical guidance on the interpretation and application of engineering standards.
Support capital projects through design reviews, equipment evaluations, compliance assessments, and implementation.
Research and apply relevant industry codes, regulations, and standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, FERC, and NERC, as applicable.
Analyze equipment and material performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability, standardization, lifecycle cost, and operational performance.
Partner with engineering, operations, construction, procurement, manufacturers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Support field evaluations, manufacturer reviews, and technical investigations as needed.
Provide technical training, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to engineers and other technical personnel.
Lead standards development and complex technical evaluations, and provide technical direction across projects, depending on level.
Provide strategic technical leadership for engineering standards, equipment practices, cross-functional standardization, and long-term standards strategy at the Lead level.