Engineering Manager, Distribution and Support Services
Engineering Manager, Distribution and Support Services
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$ 122844 - 214988
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Job Description
Closing Date to Apply:Open Until Filled
Salary: $122844.80 - $214988.80
Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()
Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager leads overseas manages and develops a team of distribution planning engineers customer service engineers and engineering technicians responsible for planning designing and construction of electrical distribution and fiber optic systems. This position ensures engineering activities prioritize system reliability safety efficiency and consistency with utility and engineering best practices.
As the designated resource manager for distribution engineering and technical support across Power Delivery this role drives high-quality project execution supports cross-departmental coordination and establishes standards and procedures that guide the design and implementation of Grant PUDs distribution infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team performing distribution planning customer line extension design and fiber optic plant layout.
- Assign work strategically to balance workloads support individual growth and align with operational priorities.
- Ensure staff are trained qualified and supported through coaching mentoring and performance feedback.
- Participate in workforce planning succession planning and organizational development initiatives.
- Establish and maintain engineering procedures standards and design criteria for distribution and fiber infrastructure.
- Review and approve complex or escalated design decisions with potential impacts on critical systems.
- Support periodic reviews and updates of construction drawings and design standards.
- Provide technical guidance to staff and other departments; act as a subject matter expert across the organization.
- Serve as program manager or stakeholder for capital and maintenance projects related to power distribution and outside fiber plant systems.
- Collaborate with the Project Management Office Telecommunications Engineering and other departments to ensure efficient project delivery and scope alignment.
- Monitor budgets schedules contracts and resource allocation to optimize department performance and adherence to strategic goals.
- Coordinate closely with departments including Construction & Maintenance Customer Experience and Large Power Solutions to resolve design issues schedule work and meet customer expectations.
- Interface directly with customers as needed for complex service designs and issue resolution.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to customer service policies to ensure fair application and high-quality service.
- Ensure accurate documentation and mapping of system assets including safety planning as part of design workflows.
- Oversee contractor and consultant performance on assigned projects and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g. NESC NEC IEEE).
- Promote and actively participate in Grant PUDs safety program including incident reporting and continuous improvement of safety practices.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team performance service delivery or system resilience.
- Stay current on industry developments through participation in working groups and professional associations; share learnings with the team and integrate applicable practices.
- Perform related duties as required or assigned.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUDs 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.
- 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 unsafe incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
- Actively support programs and actions that improve our Safety Culture by:
- Supporting the presence of safety in your department (e.g. include safety messages in business conversations; begin meetings as appropriate with a safety minute).
- Ensuring supervisors are monitoring the safety actions of their teams (such as completing safety training reporting incidents timely etc.).
- Being viewed as a safety champion by stopping work if necessary promoting safety activities (Continuous improvement team processes Safety & Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) activities etc.).
- Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).
Required Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications)
- Bachelors Degree in an engineering field or additional two years of experience in lieu of degree
- Eight (8) years of engineering experience including:
- At least 1 year of experience leading people projects or cross functional work.
Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):
- A Washington State Professional Engineering license
- Utility experience
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills with ability to guide teams and resolve complex issues.
- Demonstrated success in fostering innovative practical solutions to complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.
- Skilled in resource planning workload management and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in the use of engineering tools with the ability to interpret and apply technical data effectively
- Knowledge of concepts principles theories and methods surrounding electric utility engineering best practices; staff development methods set to engage team members and promote meaningful performance improvements; electric utility and equipment applications testing and evaluation of line design and construction methods; working knowledge of NEC NESC codes IEEE standards and applicable RCW and WAC Sections.
- Skilled in utilizing MS office products; GIS and AutoCAD software tools and applications.
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
- Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
