Grant County Public Utility District is seeking engineers for their Transmission & Power Delivery team. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within the transmission and distribution facilities, while also providing expertise related to substations and SCADA automation.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations
- Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures
- In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001
- Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
- Following all safety policies and procedures
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance
- Support onboarding, mentoring, and training for less experienced team members
- Perform related duties as required or assigned
- Learning project management procedures, engineering calculations and troubleshooting methodologies
- Research and analyze technical information and data to prepare reports
- Meet with contract personnel, Grant PUD Employees, and other representatives to resolve problems and concerns and answer questions on issues/projects; assist with field inspections of projects for conformance to approved plans with the assistance of a more experienced team member
- Prepare technical documentation, including but not limited to:
- Engineering Work Packages
- Build material
- Generating new drawings or revising existing
- Basic understanding about equipment
- Inspecting equipment in the field, develop troubleshooting skillset
- Participated in activities such as installation, quality control, and production
- Specify equipment, work with vendors, and obtain quotes as needed
- Support capital execution of projects as it relates to low impact transmission design, materials, and equipment
- Participate in processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance
- Basic understanding about equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, Control Systems, Transformers, SCADA systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, Battery Systems, as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of transmission systems
- Research and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with considerable guidance from supervisors and peers
- Project management support that includes budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small-sized projects
- This position will gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment
- A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer II will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Basic understanding and knowledge of transmission components and their functions
- Familiar with transmission design principles and practices for major transmission equipment
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission plan and elevation drawings
- Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
- Developing planning, organizational and project management skills
- Self-motivator who is equally effective working independently or who can work cooperatively in a team environment
- Basic troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems
- Developing knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards
- Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance
- Support capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, and equipment. Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance with assistance
- Knowledgeable about equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, Control Systems, Transformers, SCADA Systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage circuit breakers, Battery Systems, as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of transmission systems
- Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide basic input to transmission project plans. Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation with support
- 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 with assistance
- Provide technical expertise as needed
- Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations
- Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.)
- Facilitate transmission equipment specification and drawings review, coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements
- Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc
- Research, design and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the transmission system, with moderate guidance from supervisor and peers
- Project management support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small-sized projects
- This position will have a basic understanding in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment
- Research and have an understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards
- A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer III will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Knowledge of transmission components and their functions
- Familiar with transmission design principles and practices for major substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, transmission plan and elevation drawings
- Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
- Developing planning, organizational and project management skills
- Self-motivator who is equally effective working independently or who can work cooperatively in a team environment
- Moderate troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems
- Developing knowledge related to regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards
- Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance
- Lead capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission design, materials, equipment. Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance
- Lead the transmission project team towards establishment of technical qualifications and policies. Review the specifications of the equipment and ensure the equipment design is per the District requirement
- Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide direct input to transmission project plans. Collaborate with responsible groups and facilitate smooth transition of the design to implementation
- Develop design requirements relating to the application of equipment in transmission systems. Assist with interpretation and communication of company policies and procedures to internal stakeholders and external project support partners
- Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts and utilize new technology and best practices during design
- Provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. Develop training for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field
- Engage with manufacturers and suppliers (plant/factory visits, project site visits) and represent Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations
- Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.). Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses
- Facilitate transmission system equipment specification and drawings review, coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to make sure they adhere to the company requirements
- Review existing materials, components, and design standards for process improvements, cost savings, etc. Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solution to operational problems
- Serve as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues. Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers
- Strong Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium/large-sized projects
- This position will be an expert in utilizing skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment
- Perform work on systems with the highest level of risk to regulatory compliance. Extremely familiar with the understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards
- A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer V will have most of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Subject matter expert for transmission components and their functions
- Expert in understanding of the substation design principles and practices for major transmission equipment, transmission lines and distribution feeder configurations
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify one-line diagrams, transmission system plan and elevation drawings
- Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
- Strong 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
- Expert troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems
- Vast knowledge related to Regulatory requirements that include FERC/NERC Standards
- Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology field OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- 1 year of Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology field
- 3-5 years of relevant utility work experience or demonstrated equivalent
- 6 years of relevant work experience (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated equivalent
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience (Utility Substations applications) or demonstrated equivalent
- 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
- A Washington State Engineering in Training Certification
- Master's degree
- A Washington State Engineering in Training
- Professional Engineer (PE)
Company Overview
Grant County Public Utility District is a government administration and public utility service firm providing electric energy service. It was founded in 1938, and is headquartered in Ephrata, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://grantpud.org.
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