Substation Engineer -V, Power Delivery

Substation Engineer I-V, Power Delivery

Be part of a Power Delivery team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within Grant County PUD's transmission and distribution facilities. This position is responsible for providing knowledge and expertise related to substations, transmission and SCADA automation and other supporting facilities within Grant County PUD's Power Delivery Department.

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:

General — Applies to All Levels

• 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 and procedures.
• If needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, 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.

Core Responsibilities — Applies Across Engineering Levels

• 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…