Civil Engineer, Transmission & Distribution; II, III, Senior or Senior II

Civil Engineer, Transmission & Distribution (II, III, Senior I or Senior II)

Chelan PUD is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, construction, and operation of overhead transmission and distribution facilities. Depending on qualifications, this position may be filled at the Civil Engineer II, III, Senior I, or Senior II level. This role performs engineering calculations and design, prepares plans and specifications, supports field construction and system operations, and leads or contributes to projects that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power system performance.

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for overhead power lines, including use of specialized line design and structure analysis software.
• Prepare and review technical plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and feasibility study sections for transmission and distribution projects.
• Provide field support during construction, including answering technical questions, reviewing options, resolving construction issues, and supporting inspections and testing.
• Coordinate with System Operations on switching, outage planning, and system status analysis to support safe and reliable operations.
• Manage or support projects from initiation through closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, materials procurement, and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NERC) and support compliance-related activities and documentation.

• Strong knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles as applied to transmission and distribution line design.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, construction methods, and QA/QC practices.
• Proficiency with engineering and project software (e.g., PLS-CADD or similar line design tools, Primavera or MS Project, Excel, Word, Maximo or similar asset management tools).
• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems, evaluate alternatives, and present clear technical recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, field crews, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and (at senior levels) lead teams and mentor less-experienced engineers.

• The advertised hiring range for the Civil Engineer II will be $84,960 - $106,200, with a maximum opportunity of up to $127,440, with tenure and strong performance.
• The advertised hiring range for the Civil Engineer III will be $94,720 - $118,400, with a maximum opportunity of up to $142,080, with tenure and strong performance.
• The advertised hiring range for the Civil Engineer Senior I will be $103,440 - $129,300, with a maximum opportunity of up to $155,160, with tenure and strong performance.
• The advertised hiring range for the Civil Engineer Senior II will be $116,640 - $145,800, with a maximum opportunity of up to $174,960, with tenure and strong performance.

• Chelan PUD offers a comprehensive benefits plan. For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Education:

Civil Engineer II / III:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location:

Wenatchee, WA