Transmission and Distribution Engineer Level I, II, or III

About The Position

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

Position Information

• Reporting to: System Engineering Supervisor
• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: IBEW Local Union No. 77

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and Maintenance:
• Provide entry-level engineering support for overhead and underground distribution, secondary electrical services, and transmission projects.
• Perform routine electrical engineering design and analysis for projects.
• Participate in preparation of specifications for contractor bids on distribution system construction projects.
• Coordinate projects and work with contractors and consulting engineers on design, construction, and specifications of distribution and transmission projects.
• Evaluate distribution system protection coordination schemes.
• Conduct fault studies for proper application of fuses, reclosers, and substation relay settings.
• Evaluate economic evaluations and cost estimating for distribution and transmission system projects and operations.
• Provide instruction and answer questions concerning design issues.
• General Engineering:
• Support other departments with basic electrical engineering.
• Develop and update computer analysis programs or tracking systems for appropriate projects.
• Other:
• Participate in presentations, special projects, and assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Working Conditions

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Read, interpret, and apply applicable laws, codes, standards, and accepted safety practices relating to electrical utility work.
• Apply engineering theory to system studies and basic electrical power system design.
• Work under direct and indirect supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of basic fundamentals of electricity.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, drawing, designing, and mathematics.
• Knowledge in the operation of personal computers and office equipment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization, contractors, and customers.
• Complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Education And Experience:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university; or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides the necessary skills to perform professional electrical engineering work on electrical power systems.
• 0 – 3 years of relevant experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Valid Washington State driver's license (out of state residents have 30 days from date of hire to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license).
• Qualify for the District's auto liability insurance.
• Work in an office and in the field.
• Exposure to conditions and hazards from brush, obstacles, debris, holes, fences, and open trenches associated with construction sites and/or rural areas of service; and to conditions and hazards associated with decrepit buildings.
• Exposure to electrical high voltage lines.
• Exposure to aggressive animals.
• This position may necessitate working beyond normal business hours.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan:
• Personal Leave bank accrues each pay-period.
• Holidays:
• 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).
• Retirement Plan:
• The District is a member of the Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS).
• Medical Insurance:
• Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment.
• Dental Insurance:
• Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment.
• Lifetime Insurance:
• The District provides a $40,000 basic/double indemnity life insurance policy for each regular employee.
• Deferred Compensation:
• IRS sponsored plans 401(k) and 457 are available to regular employees.

Supplemental Questions

• 01 Please describe your formal education, training, and experience that makes you qualified for this position - especially how it relates to transmission and distribution engineering work.
• 02 Please describe an example of when you worked with a diverse team with different views and opinions. What was the outcome?
• 03 Please describe how you initiate, plan, prioritize, and manage a diverse work load.
• 04 Please describe your experience with customer service. What does it mean to you and how does it apply to the position you are applying for?
• 05 Number Of Years Relevant Experience In Electrical Engineering Functions: