Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled
Salary: $62,400.00 to $142,459.20
Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)
Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.
Basic Function:
This position, with extensive supervision, is responsible to provide knowledge in discipline/specialty.
- This position will be responsible for systems or facilities that have substantial effect on plant or system reliability.
- This position will be responsible to mentor Engineer I-III’s
- This position is expected to have extensive external contacts that have considerable influence on project outcomes.
- This position is expected to provide recommendations in expertise.
- This position primarily performs technical engineering functions and is a journeyman engineer in their field of expertise.
- This position will manage large complex projects.
Essential Function:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review engineering work requests to determine scope, cost, and justification for the work request.
- Prepare technical specifications
- Build material lists
- Generating new drawings or revise existing drawings,
- Inspecting equipment in the field, reviewing technical data outputs of various pieces of equipment, and analyzing variations from original designs
- Coordinate and conduct engineering and other studies, projects, and systems.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate procedures, functions, and activities
- Analyze system requirements; perform calculations required to verify system integrity
- Specify equipment, work with vendors, and obtain quotes as needed.
- Research and analyze technical information and data to prepare reports.
- Manage proper documentation, mapping, and safety planning for all aspects of Grant PUD’s infrastructure from hydro-electric facilities, power production infrastructure, or power delivery assets; ensure all documentation is properly stored in Grant PUD’s engineering application databases.
- Function as main point of contact with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring proper relationship development and communication policies are followed during all interactions; oversee contractors and consultants performing engineering work.
- Perform site inspections; 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.
- Perform increasingly more responsible work as the employee gains experience and independently performs engineering duties.
- Train in the formulation of budgets for projects including planning, design, regulatory, and construction phases.
- Perform Project Management under the direction of the Supervisor on small/simple projects in accordance with Grant PUD standards:
- Prepare Project scopes
- Prepare estimates and project budgets
- Provide project justifications
- Access project risks
- Maintain project schedules
- Perform related duties as required or assigned.
- Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. 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.
- 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.
Education and Education
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology field.
- 6 years in discipline.
Preferred
License and Certification
Required
- A valid State driver's license with no restrictions.
- A Washington State Engineering in Training Certification.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE).
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding engineering industry standards and best practices; project management tools and techniques; technical competencies with an attention toward detail; financial management philosophies.
- Skill in problem solving; written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management; utilizing MS office products; GIS and AutoCAD software, tools, and applications.
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
- Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.
- Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours
*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.