Transmission Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

About the role

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 include supporting, leading, or directing capital execution of projects, participating in, leading, or directing processes focused on operations and engineering practices, researching, designing, and supporting the implementation of new and upgraded equipment, coordinating with different stakeholders, and facilitating smooth transitions of design to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support, lead, or direct capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in, lead, or direct processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance.
• Research, design, and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with guidance appropriate to level.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders and provide input to transmission project plans.
• Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission systems.
• Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts, and utilize new technology and best practices during design.
• Use PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools to model and analyze designs of basic, intermediate, or advanced complexity, as appropriate for level.
• Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers, including plant/factory visits and project site visits, and represent the Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.
• Engage in industry forums and events, including IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.
• Facilitate transmission equipment specification and drawings review; coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to ensure adherence to company requirements.
• Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc.
• Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses, as appropriate for level.
• Aid in interpreting and communicating company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners, as appropriate for level.
• Serve as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues, as appropriate for level.
• Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers, as appropriate for level.
• Provide project management support that includes budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small, medium, or large-sized projects, as appropriate for level.
• Gain knowledge, apply, or serve as an expert in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards used to support electrical engineering projects and safe and reliable equipment operation.
• Perform work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance and demonstrate extreme familiarity with impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Engineer IV: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineer V: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of transmission components and their functions.
• Understanding of transmission design principles and practices for major transmission equipment, transmission lines, and distribution feeder configurations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission plan and elevation drawings, transmission system plan and elevation drawings, and, where applicable, AC & DC schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance experience, and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards.
• Technical writing and ability to draft reports.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools.
• Ability to develop and teach equipment specifications.
• Expertise in industry best practices, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

Grant PUD offers competitive benefits packages that may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• Engineer IV: $112,585 - $192,317 Midpoint: $152,452
• Engineer V: $130,666 - $228,062 Midpoint: $179,364

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be provided upon hire.