Distribution & Standards Engineer III-V, Power Delivery

Closing Date to Apply: This position is openuntilfilled. Applications will be reviewed as theyare received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has beenestablished.

Salary:

Engineer III: $104822 - $177107
Midpoint: $140964

Engineer IV: $112585 - $192317
Midpoint: $152452

Engineer V: $130666 - $228062
Midpoint: $179364

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications experience skills internal alignment and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed 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 as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated based on preferred qualifications and job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

Be part of a Power Delivery team responsible for developing maintaining and improving engineering standards technical practices and equipment specifications that support the design construction operations and maintenance of electric system infrastructure. This position supports safe reliable compliant and cost-effective power delivery systems by enduring standards aligning with regulatory requirements industry best practices utility operations and Grant PUD objectives. Depending on experience the role may range from supporting standards documentation and technical reviews to leading cross-functional standards governance equipment strategy and mentoring junior engineers.

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:

• 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 and Grant PUD policies and 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.
• Support onboarding mentoring and training for less experienced team members.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Depending on level and assignment incumbents may:

• Develop revise implement update or establish strategic direction for engineering standards specifications design guidelines and technical practices for transmission distribution substations or generation systems.
• Interpret utility standards and technical requirements for engineering teams project engineers construction crews and internal partner groups.
• Conduct research on applicable codes regulations and industry standards including IEEE ANSI NESC NEC OSHA FERC NERC CIP and related Utility Standards Codes or Legal Standards.
• Review technical documentation drawings construction packages equipment specifications materials components and design standards for Standards compliance process improvements cost savings reliability and adherence to company or contract requirements.
• Maintain Standards documentation databases and revision control systems.
• Support or lead capital project teams through design reviews compliance assessments equipment specification reviews drawing reviews and transition from design to implementation.
• Evaluate new materials equipment technologies product/material performance data and emerging technical practices to improve standards reliability and operational performance.
• Develop technical specification requirements for the procurement of standard equipment and provide technical expertise when material substitutions are required.
• Coordinate with internal departments manufacturers vendors suppliers sales representatives regulatory agencies professional organizations and external stakeholders.
• Engage in manufacturer/supplier visits project site visits industry forums and events including IEEE and NWPPA.
• Provide technical expertise team leadership training mentoring and guidance to crews engineers partner groups and less experienced colleagues.
• Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to operational problems.
• Perform work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance as appropriate for level.

Equipment includes but is not limited to:

• T&D Structures and associated equipment including hardware insulators and conductor.
• T&D Line equipment including distribution transformers switches and capacitor banks.
• Substation Breakers including 13.8kV 115kV and 230kV.
• Substation Transformers.
• Control Systems.
• Station Battery Systems including 48V and 130V.
• Switchgear substation and distribution equipment line hardware and related electric system equipment.

Independently develops implements and updates utility engineering standards. Supports technical evaluations of new materials equipment and technologies; ensures standards align with federal state and local regulations; provides technical guidance regarding Standards applications and interpretation; supports capital project teams through design reviews and compliance assessments; analyzes product/material performance data; develops procurement specification requirements; supports vendor evaluations; and reviews standards for process improvements and cost savings.

Independently develops implements and updates utility engineering standards and leads technical evaluations of new materials equipment and technologies. Serves as Subject Matter Expert on distribution equipment leads capital project teams through design reviews and compliance assessments provides technical expertise and/or team leadership develops training performs independent and/or collaborative research provides material substitutions as necessary and works on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance.

Establishes strategic direction for corporate engineering standards programs and leads cross-functional governance for utility design construction and operational standards. Serves as subject matter expert for utility compliance engineering policy and technical innovation; drives adoption of emerging technologies grid modernization and resilience strategies; represents the company with regulatory agencies professional organizations and external stakeholders; oversees standards harmonization across departments and major infrastructure programs; and serves as a management consultant on complex systematic engineering problems and issues.

A fully skilled candidate will have the following knowledge skills and abilities at the level appropriate to the position:

• Understanding and knowledge of electric system components and their functions ranging from knowledge at Engineer III to thorough understanding and knowledge at Engineer IV and subject matter expert at Engineer V.
• Understanding of electric system design principles and practices for major substation equipment transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations ranging from familiar at Engineer III to strong or thorough understanding at Engineer IV and expert understanding at Engineer V.
• Ability to read interpret and modify technical drawings one-line diagrams substation plan and elevation drawings and where applicable AC & DC schematics.
• Ability to generate interpret review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Planning organizational and project management skills ranging from developing at Engineer III to strong at Engineer IV and 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.
• Knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards ranging from developing knowledge at Engineer III to vast knowledge at Engineer IV and Engineer V.
• Technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear detailed documents for material specifications and contracts including strong technical writing skills at Engineer III Engineer IV and Engineer V.

Required Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):

• All levels require a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience (4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Relevant work experience by level:
  
  • Engineer III: 3 years
  • Engineer IV: 6 years
  • Engineer V: 10 years

Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications):

• Masters degree.
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Professional Engineer (PE)

Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for partial hybrid work arrangement: âYes âNo
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office
• Some field work that may require operation of a
• Typical shifts of employees in this position: â8 hours â9 hours â10 hours â12 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:

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