Transmission Line Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

Job Title

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.

The 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. 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.

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.

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…