Electrical Engineer III - Systems

About the Position

The Electrical Engineer III - Systems provides engineering in support for internal and external District customers, including system protection, system analysis, project management, substation maintenance, SCADA systems, and document record keeping in compliance with District policies and applicable government standards.

First applicant review will be November 10, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

- Perform system protection including, but not limited to, relay setting development and programming, develop relay and protective test plans, system sectionalizing and device coordination, and fault current analysis.

- Responsible for system analysis including, but not limited to distribution work plans, transmission planning/studies, large load interconnections, load flow studies, and facility ratings.

- Provide support to the Operations team by providing onsite support/troubleshooting, development, and review of switching orders, review and provide guidance of system limitations, and root cause analysis.

- Responsible for project management by reviewing and developing scope, schedule, and budget with consultants, managing projects up to $5,000,000, construction contract management, and working with procurement department to procure materials.

- Responsible for the development of substation maintenance work plans including transformer oil testing and processing, equipment electrical testing, equipment repairs, infrared scans, and wildlife protection and mitigation.

- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the Districts SCADA System, which includes but is not limited to, configuration and programming of devices, development and maintenance of HMI screens, deploying automation schemes, and support to the Operations team.

- Review and analyze power quality data and provide recommendations and/or guidance to mitigate issues.

- Review and provide feedback for net metering interconnections.

- Develop reports and recommendations, review/redline and updates drawings, and reviews maintenance and testing reports.

- Support WECC/NERC Standards compliance consultant as a subject matter expert in applicable areas of the system.

- Aid in the professional development and mentorship of the Engineering Department.

- Perform other related tasks assigned by the System Engineering Supervisor to help the Engineering Department meet District goals and expectations.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent; and a minimum of 8 years of experience in utility or power engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Must have a valid Driver’s license. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required in the State of Washington.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams. Experience in engineering analysis software preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Required to speak and hear clearly when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial, and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. Individuals may be exposed to hazardous conditions, including but not limited to obstacles, heights, open trenches, highway traffic, electric lines, all types of vegetation, fiberglass insulation, paint fumes, wood preservatives, solvents, oils, and cleaning compounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Supplemental Information

Department: Engineering

Job Code: ENG019

Location: Chehalis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Travel: Local travel up to 50%; Regular field work and attendance at public meetings or trainings.

Reports to: System Engineering Supervisor

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

This position is regarded as a safety sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening including cannabis.