Transmission Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

Grant PUD•Ephrata, WA

10d•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 related field OR equivalent relevant experience (4 years in lieu of degree)
Engineer IV: 6+ years of experience
Engineer V: 10+ years of experience
Understanding and knowledge of transmission components and their functions, ranging from understanding and knowledge at Engineer IV to subject matter expert at Engineer V.
Understanding of transmission design principles and practices for major transmission equipment, transmission lines, and distribution feeder configurations, ranging from firm understanding at Engineer IV to expert understanding at Engineer V.
Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission plan and elevation drawings, transmission system plan and elevation drawings, and, where applicable, AC & DC schematics.
Ability to generate, interpret, review, and revise existing/new drawings.
Planning, organizational, and project management skills, ranging from strong at Engineer IV to expert at Engineer V.
Self-motivator who is equally effective working independently or who can work cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks, as appropriate to level.
Troubleshooting, maintenance experience, and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems, ranging from advanced at Engineer IV to expert at Engineer V.
Knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards, with vast knowledge at Engineer IV and Engineer V.
Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.
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

Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
A Washington State Engineering in Training Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Support, lead, or direct capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment.
Participate in, lead, or direct processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
Research, design, and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with guidance appropriate to level.
Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide 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.
Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts, and utilize new technology and best practices during design.
Use PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools to model and analyze designs of basic, intermediate, or advanced complexity, as appropriate for level.
Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
Engage with manufacturers and suppliers, including plant/factory visits and project site visits, and represent the Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
Engage in industry forums and events, including IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.
Facilitate transmission equipment specification and drawings review; coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure adherence to 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 solutions to operational problems, as appropriate for level.
Develop training for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field, as appropriate for level.
Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses, as appropriate for level.
Assist with, interpret, or communicate company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners, as appropriate for level.
Serve as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues, as appropriate for level.
Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers, as appropriate for level.
Provide project management support that includes budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small, medium, or large-sized projects, as appropriate for level.
Gain knowledge, apply, or serve as an expert in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards used to support electrical engineering projects and safe and reliable equipment operation.
Research, understand, or perform work on systems related to impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards, as appropriate for level.
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, and Grant PUD policies and procedures.
Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including following safety policies and procedures, alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions, reporting safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours, and accepting feedback regarding safety performance.
Support onboarding, mentoring, and training for less experienced team members, as appropriate for level.
Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Engineer IV Leads capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment.
Engineer IV Leads the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
Engineer IV Leads the Transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies, reviews equipment specifications, and ensures equipment design is per the District requirement.
Engineer IV Coordinates with different stakeholders and provides direct input to transmission project plans.
Engineer IV Develops design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission systems and assists with interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners.
Engineer IV Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tool, including ability to model and analyze designs of intermediate complexity.
Engineer IV Provides technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
Engineer IV Develops training for engineers/partner groups and assists less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field.
Engineer IV Serves as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues.
Engineer IV Controls technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.
Engineer IV Provides strong project management support for medium/large-sized projects.
Engineer IV Serves as an expert in utilizing skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards required for safe and reliable equipment operation.
Engineer IV Performs work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance and demonstrates extreme familiarity with impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards.
Engineer V Leads capital execution of projects and mentors others as it relates to transmission system design, materials, and equipment.
Engineer V Directs the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
Engineer V Leads and mentors the Transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies and develops and teaches the specifications of the equipment.
Engineer V Coordinates with different stakeholders and provides direct input to transmission project plans.
Engineer V Develops design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission and interprets and communicates company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners.
Engineer V Demonstrates expert proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools, including ability to model and analyze designs of advanced complexity.
Engineer V Provides technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
Engineer V Develops training for engineers/partner groups and assists less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field.
Engineer V Supports the project team at commission meetings and community open houses.
Engineer V Serves as a management consultant on complex systematic engineering problems and issues.
Engineer V Controls technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.
Engineer V Provides strong project management support for medium/large-sized projects.
Engineer V Serves as an expert in best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards required for safe and reliable equipment operation.
Engineer V Performs work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance and demonstrates extreme familiarity with impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards.