Transmission & Distribution Engineer I, II, or III - Aberdeen, United States - Grays Harbor PUD No. 1

    Grays Harbor PUD No. 1
    Grays Harbor PUD No. 1 Aberdeen, United States

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

    Position Information
    Reporting to the System Engineering Supervisor, performs electrical engineering for the District's transmission and distribution systems.


    Duties and tasks include design, cost estimating, drawing preparation, calculations, material and bid specifications, planning and analysis in support of the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission, overhead primary and underground primary distribution lines and related equipment.

    A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.


    Transmission and Distribution power utility experience is preferred but not required and candidates with other relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.


    The successful candidate will be hired at Level I, II, or III depending on experience.

    Status:
    Full-time, Exempt.

    This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IBEW Local Union No. 77.

    Work Week:
    Monday - Friday

    Salary Ranges:
    Effective February 1, 2024
    Monthly Salary Ranges
    Level I (0-4+ years) $6,968 - $8,370
    Level II (5-8+ years) $8,606 - $11,219

    Level III (9+ years) $11,555 - $12,678 The complexity of work assignments varies based on experience and increases with progress and advancement through each Level.

    Please review the associated job descriptions (links below) for more specific information.
    T&D Engineer Level I Job Description
    T&D Engineer Level II Job Description
    T&D Engineer Level III Job Description
    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.

    Participate in coordinating projects and other activities and work with contractors and consulting engineers on design, construction and specifications of distribution and transmission projects.

    Participate in the evaluation of distribution system protection coordination schemes.
    Participate in fault studies for proper application of fuses, reclosers and substation relay settings.
    Participate in economic evaluations and cost estimating for distribution and transmission system projects and operation.
    Provide instruction and answers to questions concerning design issues.
    General Engineering
    Provide basic electrical engineering support to other departments.
    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.
    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.

    Level I

    0 - 3 years of relevant experience

    Level II

    • 7 years of relevant experience
    Level III

    Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

    Other Requirements


    Must possess a 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) and qualify for the District's auto liability insurance.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

    KSA and performance expectations increase with developmental experience gained through Level advancement. More specific information is included in the Job Descriptions linked above.

    Working Conditions and Physical Activities

    Work is performed in an office and in the field.

    Individual may be exposed 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.

    Individual is exposed to electrical high voltage lines.
    Individual may be exposed to aggressive animals.
    This position may necessitate working beyond normal business hours.
    Overnight travel may be required.

    This position requires periods of frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting (50 pounds or less), crouching, bending, and travel to perform construction site inspection and reconnaissance activities in all types of weather conditions.

    These responsibilities could not be fulfilled by individuals with severe restrictions in mobility, sight, hearing, or speech.

    • Applicants must submit all required information in order to be considered.
    Application Requirements

    To apply, qualified candidates must submit:

    A complete NEOGOV application;
    Responses to the Supplemental Questions;
    A cover letter; and
    A current resume.

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