Grant County Public Utility District is seeking a Substation Engineer to join their Power Delivery team. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within the transmission and distribution facilities, focusing on substations and SCADA automation.
Responsibilities
- Support, lead, or direct capital execution of projects as it relates to Substation 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 substation, with guidance appropriate to level
- Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide input to substation 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 substations
- 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
- Engage with manufacturers and suppliers, including plant/factory visits and project site visits, and represent the Substation Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations
- Engage in industry forums and events, including IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc
- Facilitate Substation 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
- Perform independent and/or collaborative research to find innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to operational problems, as appropriate for level
- Develop training for engineers/partner groups and assist less experienced colleagues in planning, conceptual/detail engineering, and the field, as appropriate for level
- Support the project team at commission meetings and community open houses, as appropriate for level
- Assist with, interpret, or communicate 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
- Research, understand, or perform work on systems related to impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards, as appropriate for level
Skills
- All levels require a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant experience (4 years in lieu of degree)
- Engineer II: 1+ year
- Engineer III: 3+ years
- Engineer IV: 6+ years
- Engineer V: 10+ years
- Engineer I: A Washington State Engineering in Training
- Engineer II: Master's Degree
- Engineer II: A Washington State Engineering in Training
- Engineer III-V: Master's degree
- Engineer III-V: A Washington State Engineering in Training
- Engineer III-V: Professional Engineer (PE)
Benefits
- Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
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.