Engineer I-V, Transmission & Power Delivery

Grant PUD • Ephrata, WA

1d • $72,738 - $202,904 • Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a Power Delivery team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within Grant County PUD’s transmission and distribution facilities. This position is responsible for providing knowledge and expertise related to transmission, distribution, substations, and SCADA automation and other supporting facilities within Grant County PUD’s Power Delivery Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 1 year of Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology field
• 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 relevant utility work experience or demonstrated equivalent.
• 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 (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. At least 10 years of relevant work experience (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated equivalent.
• 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, etc)
• 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
• Utilizing MS office products; specialized software, tools, and applications

Nice To Haves

• A Washington State Engineering in Training Certification.
• Master’s degree
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Master’s degree.
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Master’s degree
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Master’s degree
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• 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.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, and training for less experienced team members
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.
• Learning project management procedures, engineering calculations and troubleshooting methodologies
• Research and analyze technical information and data to prepare reports.
• Meet with contract personnel, Grant PUD Employees, and other representatives to resolve problems and concerns and answer questions on issues/projects; assist with field inspections of projects for conformance to approved plans with the assistance of a more experienced team member.
• Prepare technical documentation, including but not limited to: Engineering Work Packages. Build material Generating new drawings or revising existing Basic understanding about equipment Inspecting equipment in the field, develop troubleshooting skillset.
• Participated in activities such as installation, quality control, and production.
• Specify equipment, work with vendors, and obtain quotes as needed.
• Support capital execution of projects as it relates to low impact transmission design, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
• Basic understanding about equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, Control Systems, Transformers, SCADA systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, Battery Systems, as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of transmission systems.
• Research and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with considerable guidance from supervisors and peers.
• Project management support that includes budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small-sized projects.
• This position will gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Support capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment.
• Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance with assistance.
• Knowledgeable about equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, Control Systems, Transformers, SCADA Systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage circuit breakers, Battery Systems, as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of transmission systems.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide basic input to transmission project plans.
• Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation with support.
• Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission systems.
• Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts, and utilize new technology and best practices during design with assistance.
• Provide technical expertise as needed.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.).
• Facilitate transmission equipment specification and drawings review, coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements.
• Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc.
• Research, design and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with moderate guidance from supervisor and peers.
• Project management support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small-sized projects.
• This position will have a basic understanding in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Research and have an understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• Lead capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, equipment.
• Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
• Lead the transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies.
• Review the specifications of the equipment and ensure the equipment design is per the District requirement.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide direct input to transmission project plans.
• Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation.
• Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission systems.
• Assist with interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners.
• Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts and utilize new technology and best practices during design.
• Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
• Develop training for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.).
• Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses.
• Facilitate transmission system equipment specification and drawings review, coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements.
• Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc.
• Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solution to operational problems.
• Serve as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues.
• Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.
• Strong Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium/large-sized projects.
• This position will be an expert in utilizing skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Perform work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance.
• Extremely familiar with the understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• Lead capital execution of projects and mentor others as it relates to transmission system design, materials, equipment.
• Direct the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
• Lead and mentor the Transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies.
• Develop and teach the specifications of the equipment.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide direct input to transmission project plans.
• Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation.
• Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission.
• Interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners.
• Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts, and utilize new technology and best practices during design.
• Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
• Develop trainings for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.).
• Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses.
• Facilitate Transmission equipment specification and drawings review, coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements.
• Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc.
• Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solution to operational problems.
• Serve as a management consultant on complex systematic engineering problems and issues.
• Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.
• Strong Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium/large-sized projects.
• This position will be an expert in utilizing skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Perform work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance.
• Extremely familiar with the understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards.

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