Electrical Staff Engineer or Senior Engineer - DOE

Job Summary

Northen Wasco County PUD is seeking a Staff Engineer or Senior Engineer (DOE) to join our team. This exempt, full-time position offers a Monday‑Thursday, 4/10 workweek.

Specific job title and salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Staff Engineer: $96,699.20 – $
• Senior Engineer: $ – $

• Generous PTO Accruals
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 100% employer‑paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental coverage for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer‑paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary
• 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution
• 457(b)
• 100% employer‑paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• HRA VEBA employee funded
• Wellness Incentive to HRA VEBA employer funded
• 100% Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Voluntary benefits

• Staff Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering with an emphasis on power engineering, or a similar field required.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with applying electrical and/or power engineering principles required.
  • Technical proficiency and experience using land survey equipment and relevant tools.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in technical modeling software (e.g., ESRI GIS, Milsoft Light Table, Milsoft Windmil, AutoCAD, Spidacalc, etc.).
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Valid and current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Senior Engineer:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Minimum of nine (9) years’ relevant experience required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure required.
  • Must meet all Staff Engineer requirements plus those listed above.
• Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.

Staff Engineer and Senior Engineer each require specific educational credentials and experience as outlined above.

• Staff Engineer:
  • Leads project management activities including material coordination, scheduling, cost estimating, and efficient resource management.
  • Designs line extensions and replacements and substation designs.
  • Performs complex engineering analyses for projects and presents findings.
  • Prepares engineering report computations, cost estimates, specifications, and other details as necessary.
  • Directs activities regarding construction, system improvement, and maintenance work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Performs analysis for procurement of special and regular stock materials and equipment.
  • Recommends new designs or improvements to electrical plant substations, transmission, and/or distribution lines.
  • Develops technical studies such as coordination, sectionalizing, voltage, and fault studies to ensure protection of the utility’s electrical system.
  • Assists in planning for long‑term and short‑term construction work within existing limits.
  • Interfaces with balancing authority operations and large customers.
  • Attends relevant meetings and provides technical input as needed.
  • Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.
  • Supports the District’s mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District’s Core Values & Beliefs.
  • Must perform duties in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Senior Engineer:
  • Perform complex and technically sophisticated engineering design and analysis in the electrical transmission and distribution field.
  • Perform complex and technically sophisticated engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, and economic…