Electrical Engineer III-V, Power Production

Salary

Engineer III: $91,811.20 - $

Engineer IV: $ - $

Engineer V: $ - $

Typically, selected candidates are hired at an annual rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Grant PUD’s benefit program may be available if hired, with different employee types eligible for different benefits. Refer to the Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program for details.

Be part of an Electrical Engineering team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within Grant County PUD’s Priest Rapids and Wanapum Hydro Power Generation Facilities.

This position provides knowledge and expertise in Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Dams, 230kV Switchyard, and other supporting facilities within the Power Production Department.

• Develop and implement low/medium impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities, as well as the Power Production’s 230kV Switchyard and supporting facilities.
• Knowledgeable about equipment including high/medium/low voltage distribution systems, PLC/VFD and control systems, exciters, governors, generator systems, transformers (distribution and GSU), SCADA systems, protective relay equipment, high/medium/low voltage circuit breakers, battery systems, bridge cranes, motor control centers, etc., and other supporting equipment required for safe and reliable operation of the generators.
• Research, design, and support implementation of new and upgraded equipment with moderate guidance from supervisor and peers.
• Project management support including budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, and construction/commissioning for medium-sized projects.
  Provide technical knowledge to assist other engineers, electricians, operators, or other departments across Power Production with troubleshooting, equipment outages, breakdowns or detailed design of equipment.
• Basic understanding of industry best practices, utility standards, codes, and legal standards that support electrical engineering projects and are required for safe and reliable operation of equipment.
• Research and understand impacts to FERC, NERC, and CIP compliance standards.
• Knowledge related to generators, exciters, governors, and supporting equipment.
• Familiar with high/medium voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Experience with station service and substation equipment related to powerhouse distribution systems.
• Experience with industrial control systems related to PLCs, VFDs, motor control circuits and instrumentation devices such as flow sensors, level sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, etc., with understanding of PID loop controls.
  Skills with computer programming in control languages such as ladder logic, C++, structured text, block logic, Visual Basic, etc.
  Troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to operating systems, electrical equipment, and generation hydro dams and high/medium/low voltage distribution systems.
• Basic understanding of data communication protocols and networking equipment related to protective relays (SEL), PLC, HMI, VFD, Ethernet/Fiber switch communication systems.
• Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.
  Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings.
• Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan, aligning behavior with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.
• 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.

• High-level individual contributor responsible for developing and implementing medium/high impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities and the 230kV Switchyard and…