Engineer, Standards

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Standards Engineer to join our team. The role involves planning, researching, designing, updating, maintaining, and communicating engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution equipment. The engineer ensures compliance of approved materials, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments, supports uniform best practices, and provides technical and application training to construction planners and field personnel.

• Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost‑effective and aligned with applicable U.S. standards and codes, including cost/benefit analysis of new materials and standards.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines; investigate and resolve field‑reported problems related to designs and materials; resolve material failure trends with suppliers and update standards or specifications as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices; develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used.
• Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with input from Substation Engineering, Line Design Engineering, and Construction Committee.
• Assist in providing technical and application training for construction planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.
• Actively seek out ways to improve job efficiency and standardization.
• Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.

Junior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.
• Valid motor‑vehicle operator’s license and capability to perform field inspections of electrical facilities.
• Physical ability to handle typical construction site hazards and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to travel (15%, some overnights).

Senior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with 10+ years of utility experience.
• Proficient AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required for level IV engineers.
• Ability to express both technical and non‑technical information clearly to individuals or groups.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Full salary range: $68,633 – $169,132 per year.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 5% match, effective day one.
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility.
• Life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee Assistance Program and Headspace account.
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid volunteer days.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and certification cost reimbursement.
• Reward & recognition programs and a collaborative, flexible work environment.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, experiences, perspectives, and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy, and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all employees and expect each of us to honor this commitment in our daily responsibilities.