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.
• 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, 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.

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.

Pay

• Salary Engineer III: $104,822 - $177,107 Midpoint: $140,964
• Salary Engineer IV: $112,585 - $192,317 Midpoint: $152,452
• Salary 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 vehicle. Typical shifts of employees in this position: 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours.