Transmission Line Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

Closing Date to Apply:This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.

Salary:

Engineer IV: $112,585 - $192,317
Midpoint: $152,452

Engineer V: $130,666 - $228,062
Midpoint: $179,364

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 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)

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 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.

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:

General — Applies to All Levels

• 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, and Grant PUD policies and procedures.
• If needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• 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.

Core Responsibilities — Applies Across Engineering Levels

Depending on level and assignment, incumbents may:

• 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.

Shared Equipment Scope

Equipment includes, 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.
• Other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of transmission systems.

Level Scope

Engineer IV

Leads capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment. Leads the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Leads the Transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies, reviews equipment specifications, and ensures equipment design is per the District requirement.

Coordinates with different stakeholders and provides direct input to transmission project plans. 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. Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tool, including ability to model and analyze designs of intermediate complexity.

Provides technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Develops training for engineers/partner groups and assists less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field. Serves as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues. Controls technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers.

Provides strong project management support for medium/large-sized projects. 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. 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. Directs the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Leads and mentors the Transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies and develops and teaches the specifications of the equipment.

Coordinates with different stakeholders and provides direct input to transmission project plans. 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. Demonstrates expert proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools, including ability to model and analyze designs of advanced complexity.

Provides technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Develops training for engineers/partner groups and assists less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field. Supports the project team at commission meetings and community open houses.

Serves as a management consultant on complex systematic engineering problems and issues. Controls technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers. Provides strong project management support for medium/large-sized projects. Serves as an expert in best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards required for safe and reliable equipment operation. 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities — Engineer IV–V

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

• 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. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• 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.

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• All levels require a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience (4 years in lieu of degree)
• Additional experience by level:
  • Engineer IV: 6+ years
  • Engineer V: 10+ years

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Master’s 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: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office
• Typical shifts 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