Standards Engineer III-V, Power Delivery

Standards Engineer III-V, Power Delivery

Be part of a Power Delivery team responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving engineering standards, technical practices, and equipment specifications that support the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of electric system infrastructure. This position supports safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective power delivery systems by enduring standards aligning with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, utility operations, and Grant PUD objectives. Depending on experience, the role may range from supporting standards documentation and technical reviews to leading cross-functional standards governance, equipment strategy and mentoring junior engineers.

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, and Grant PUD policies and 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.

Core Responsibilities — Applies Across Engineering Levels

• Develop, revise, implement, update, or establish strategic direction for engineering standards, specifications, design guidelines, and technical practices for transmission, distribution, substations, or generation systems.
• Interpret utility standards and technical requirements for engineering teams, project engineers, construction crews, and internal partner groups.
• Conduct research on applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, OSHA, FERC, NERC, CIP, and related Utility Standards, Codes, or Legal Standards.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, construction packages, equipment specifications, materials, components, and design standards for Standards compliance, process improvements, cost savings, reliability, and adherence to company or contract requirements.
• Maintain Standards documentation databases and revision control systems.
• Support or lead capital project teams through design reviews, compliance assessments, equipment specification reviews, drawing reviews, and transition from design to implementation.
• Evaluate new materials, equipment, technologies, product/material performance data, and emerging technical practices to improve standards, reliability, and operational performance.
• Develop technical specification requirements for the procurement of standard equipment and provide technical expertise when material substitutions are required.
• Coordinate with internal departments, manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, sales representatives, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Engage in manufacturer/supplier visits, project site visits, industry forums, and events, including IEEE and NWPPA.
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