Engineer I-V, Metering & Automation (Depends on Experience)

Grant PUD • Ephrata, WA

15d • $72,738 - $202,904 • Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a Grid Optimization team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical metering equipment within Grant County PUD’s transmission and distribution systems as well as retail metering systems. This position is responsible for providing knowledge and expertise related to metering and power quality in distribution systems, transmission systems and retail metering systems as well as other supporting facilities within Grant County PUD’s Power Delivery Grid Optimization Department.

Requirements

• Engineer I Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Engineer II Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 1 years of work experience in electric distribution at a Utility
• Engineer III Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 3-5 years of work experience in electric distribution at a Utility Experience with Meter Programming and Meter Data analysis. Experience with Customer Power Quality issues and Power Quality recording instruments.
• Engineer IV Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 6 years of relevant work experience (Metering Engineer) or demonstrated equivalent. Experience with Customer Power Quality issues and Power Quality recording instruments. Experience managing the analysis of Meter Data.
• Engineer V Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 10+ years of relevant work experience (Metering Engineer) or demonstrated equivalent which includes experience in creating meter program specifications, meter data management systems and RF propagation. Experience with Customer Power Quality issues and Power Quality recording instruments. Experience managing the analysis of Meter Data. Experience with Meter Data Management systems.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and regulatory compliances.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding electrical engineering industry standards and best practices (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI).
• Ability to perform work in the field and work in construction environments.
• Skill in problem-solving and thinking critically.
• Written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management.
• Knowledge of meter forms and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer I Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Experience with Meter Programming and Meter Data analysis. Experience with Customer Power Quality issues and Power Quality recording instruments.
• Engineer II Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Experience with Meter Programming and Meter Data analysis. Experience with Customer Power Quality issues and Power Quality recording instruments. 1 years of work experience in electric distribution at a Utility
• Engineer III Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Master’s degree. Experience with RF Propagation . Experience using a Spectrum Analyzer. 3 years relevant work experience as a Metering Engineer.
• Engineer IV Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree Experience creating Meter Program specifications. Experience with RF Propagation. Field experience using a Spectrum Analyzer. Experience with Meter Data Management systems. A Washington State Engineering in Training Professional Engineer (PE).
• Engineer V Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Field experience using a Spectrum Analyzer. Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Active and regular collaboration with Power Delivery Engineering, Meterman, Meter Relay Technicians and Analysts to resolve issues found with metering systems or infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Meterman in the field with Customers experiencing an issue as needed. Acts as the point of communication with the customer in those situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures. Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Benefits

• This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level