Standards Engineer III-V, Power Delivery

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Understanding and knowledge of electric system components and their functions
• Understanding of electric system design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines, and distribution feeder configurations
• 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
• Knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards

Benefits

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.

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.

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.

Pay

• 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

Schedule

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: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours