Substation Engineer I-V

Grant County Public Utility District is seeking Substation Engineers at various levels to join their Power Delivery team. The role involves designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within transmission and distribution facilities, as well as 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 lists
• Generating new drawings or revising existing drawings
• Support capital execution of projects as it relates to low impact Substation design, materials, and equipment
• Participate in processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance
• Research and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the substation, 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
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide basic input to substation 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 substations
• 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 Substation Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations
• Engage in industry forums, and events (IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.)
• Facilitate Substation 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 substation, with moderate guidance from supervisor and peers
• Strong Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium/large-sized projects
• Serve as a management consultant on engineering problems and issues. Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers

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
• A Washington State Engineering in Training Certification
• Master's Degree
• A Washington State Engineering in Training
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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

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