Transmission Line Engineer III-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 III: $104,822 - $177,107
Midpoint:$140,964

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.

Engineer III:

• 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.
• Working proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tool. Ability to model and analyze designs of basic complexity.
• 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.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer III will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Knowledge of transmission components and their functions
  • Familiar with transmission design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, transmission plan and elevation drawings
  • Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
  • Developing planning, organizational and project management skills
  • Self-motivator who is equally effective working independently or who can work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Moderate troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
  • Developing knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards.
  • Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.

Engineer IV:

• 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.
• Intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tool. Ability to model and analyze designs of intermediate complexity.
• 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.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer IV will have most of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of transmission system components and their functions
  • Firm understanding of the transmission design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission system plan and elevation drawings
  • Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
  • Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
  • 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
  • Advanced troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
  • Vast knowledge related to Regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards.
  • Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.

Engineer V:

• 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.
• Expert proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools. Ability to model and analyze designs of advanced complexity.
• 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.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer V will have most of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Subject matter expert for transmission components and their functions
  • Expert in understanding of the substation design principles and practices for major transmission equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission system plan and elevation drawings
  • Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
  • Strong planning, organizational and project management skills
  • 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
  • Expert troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
  • Vast knowledge related to Regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards.
  • 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 III: 3+ years
  • 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