Substation Engineering Supervisor

About The Position

Serve our community with high value utility services at the lowest practical cost.

General Description

Under the supervision of the Engineering Director, supervises Substation Engineering employees. Directs, coordinates, and develops substation design, planning, automation, and related engineering activities.

Status

• Full-time, Exempt, Non-Represented
• Work Week: Monday – Friday
• Working Environment: Office Monday – Friday
• Supervisor: Engineering Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate Engineering activities with other District departments.
• Participate in the hiring, training, supervision, development, and evaluation of assigned Engineering personnel.
• Evaluate and maintain written documentation of employee performance, training, development, and goals.
• Ensure assigned engineers are appropriately trained and provided with necessary tools, resources, and information to perform engineering work safely and effectively.
• Organize, prioritize, assign, review, and approve engineering work for accuracy, efficient delivery of service, cost-effectiveness, and conformance with District standards, policies, and applicable requirements.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and may design electrical system improvements to support system safety, reliability, power supply, and operational needs.
• Provide technical assistance for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of the District’s substation, SCADA, protection, automation, and related electrical systems.
• Supervise the preparation of specifications, bid evaluations, and recommendations for contractor and consultant bids and proposals related to assigned engineering, equipment, and construction projects.
• Cookordinate activities and work with contractors and consultants on design, construction, and other assigned projects.

Qualifications And Working Conditions

• Knowledge of effective management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of all applicable phases of electric system design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact productively and effectively with coworkers, customers, and others.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, direct, and review a wide variety of highly technical engineering assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership for engineers and Engineering activities.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, drawings, design principles, calculations, and mathematics.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, codes, standards, and accepted safety practices relating to electric utility work.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code and other related industry standards.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and basic accounting practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot, negotiate, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
• Working knowledge in the use of personal computers and software used by the District, including applicable engineering modeling, analysis, and work production software.
• Ability to discreetly protect and manage confidential information.
• Thorough knowledge of substation, SCADA, protection, and automation systems.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience;
• Eight (8) years of relevant education and professional electrical engineering experience with an electrical utility or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Washington.
• Electrical transmission, distribution, and substation utility engineering experience.
• Supervisory training and/or demonstrated leadership/supervisory capabilities.

Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and qualify for the District’s auto liability insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed in an office environment and field locations, during daylight hours and at night.
• Field locations expose the incumbent to varying weather conditions, including temperature extremes, various types of terrain, and energized equipment.
• Individual may be exposed to conditions and hazards from vegetation, construction sites, energized equipment, and structures in varying condition.
• Some work is performed in the vicinity of electrical high voltage lines and equipment.
• This position may necessitate working beyond normal business hours.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate personal computers, various office equipment, machinery and equipment associated with fieldwork and motor vehicles.
• Operation of a motor vehicle occurs on various road conditions, including hazardous situations due to weather conditions.
• Individual must be able to traverse all types of terrain, climbing over limbs and debris.
• Individual may lift boxes and other materials associated with office work, up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Communication is often done by phone, radio, or computer.
• The ability to distinguish colors is necessary to create, read, and interpret drawings and documents.

Application Process

To Apply, Qualified Candidates Must Submit A complete online application; Responses to the Supplemental Questions; A cover letter; and A current resume.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan: Personal Leave bank is a combined leave bank. It can be used for sickness and vacation and other absences as requested. PTO is accrued each pay-period. Regular, full-time employees earn Personal Leave as indicated below.
• Holidays: The following holidays are observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (when falls on Monday-Thursday).
• Administrative Employee Leave (AEL): Each February 1st, regular administrative employees will receive eight (8) hours of AEL. Exempt employees will also be provided with eight (8), sixteen (16), or twenty-four (24) additional AEL hours, depending on position. AEL days must be used before the following February 1st and are not eligible for cash out with separation of employment.
• Retirement Plan: The District is a member of the Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). Participation is mandatory for all employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. PERS determines the percentage of Employee and Employer contributions. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
• MEDICAL INSURANCE: Regular employees receive Medical/Vision Insurance. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment.