Substation Engineer -V, Power Delivery

Salary

Closing Date to Apply:
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.

• Engineer I: $80,366 - $129,813 (midpoint $105,090)
• Engineer II: $85,623 - $139,896 (midpoint $112,760)
• Engineer III: $104,822 - $177,107 (midpoint $140,964)
• Engineer IV: $112,585 - $192,317 (midpoint $152,452)
• Engineer V: $130,666 - $228,062 (midpoint $179,364)

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Information on available benefits may be found through Grant PUD’s Unified Insurance Program.

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated based on preferred qualifications and job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

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.

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
• 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.

• 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…