Transmission Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

Transmission Engineer IV-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 transmission, distribution, substations, 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:

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.

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 following safety policies and procedures, alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions, reporting safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours, and accepting feedback regarding safety performance.

Support onboarding, mentoring, and training for less experienced team members, as appropriate for level.

Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Depending on level and assignment, incumbents may:

Support, lead, or direct capital execution of projects as it relates to transmission 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 transmission system, with guidance appropriate to level.

Coordinate with different stakeholders and provide input to transmission 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 transmission systems.

Develop technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts, and utilize new technology and best practices during design.

Use PLS-CADD or comparable engineering design tools to model and analyze designs of basic, intermediate, or advanced complexity, as appropriate for level.

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 Transmission Engineering department on new equipment and vendor evaluations.

Engage in industry forums and events, including IEEE, SEE, CIGRE, etc.

Facilitate transmission 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 and issues, as appropriate for level.

Control technical, financial, and service commitments to internal and external customers, as appropriate for level.

Provide project management support that includes budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small, medium, or large-sized projects, as appropriate for level.

Gain knowledge, apply, or serve as an expert in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards used to support electrical engineering projects and safe and reliable equipment operation.

Research, understand, or perform work on systems related to impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards, as appropriate for level.

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