ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - SYSTEM ENGINEER - SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER (POWER)

JOB

We are seeking a skilled and service-driven Electrical Engineer, System Engineer, or Senior System Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning, design, and optimization of our electric system, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability to meet the current and future power needs of our community.Application Instructions: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications received without the required documents may not be considered.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Position level and salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, and demonstrated ability to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the role.Electrical Engineer: Target Hiring Range: $95,254 - $119,067 Annually (DOQ)Implements projects to replace aging overhead and underground equipment to improve the reliability of the District’s electric system, and assists in substation, transmission, and distribution system design. 1. Perform engineering design for assigned distribution and transmission line projects. Prepare bid documents, review submitted bids and make recommendation for contract award. Work closely with other departments, utilities, public agencies, construction crews, and warehouse personnel to ensure projects are completed and timelines are met. Monitor project costs to confirm adherence to project and District budgets. Reconcile jobs after completion for accurate asset tracking.2. Coordinate and direct the District’s construction crew contract. Inspect constructed lines and facilities to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings. Maintain construction records and approve billings. Perform project closeout prior to final acceptance of work to ensure compliance with District requirements.3. Assist in the development of annual work programs for repair, maintenance and construction of District’s electric facilities. Work closely with other departments in development of District procedures and work processes, strategic or department work plans, and engineering and finance requirements for construction work plans.4. Work with the Engineering Department as directed to produce system studies, feeder modeling, load flow, voltage, fault current, var flow and loss analysis. Design and analyze protection settings and coordination, SCADA, AMR, grounding systems, control circuits and electrical equipment. Work to solve and prevent problems related to customer interface, including motor start, harmonic loads, and other power quality problems. 5. Assist in identifying and implementing system improvement projects to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable operation of District substations, transmission and distribution facilities. Performs engineering design, economic evaluations, and evaluates environmental impact. Recommends action, implementation, and project management. 6. Provide engineering support to District employees and commercial, irrigation and industrial customers. Review and recommend system design to engineering personnel to ensure proper design of District facilities.7. Develop District engineering design standards, construction standards, and material standards. Investigate and suggest improvements to electrical equipment, systems, and processes for the purpose of increased production, reduced cost, or improved maintainability. Determine electrical and mechanical requirements of equipment and material. 8. Participates in on-call standby rotation to assist with outage management response. Maintains knowledge of SCADA and mapping systems. 9. Professional behavior: Understands and follows District/supervisor expectations regarding professional appearance, attendance, punctuality, scheduled and unscheduled time off, and appropriate use of District time, equipment and resources. Maintains a record of attendance and availability necessary to provide adequate support to the department. 10. Perform other duties as assigned.System Engineer: Target Hiring Range: $104,779 - $130, 973 Annually (DOQ)Performs electrical system studies, planning, and the design of transmission and distribution systems to meet the needs of the District and improve operating efficiency. 1. Produce system studies, feeder modeling, load flow, voltage, fault current, var flow and loss analysis. 2. Design and analyze protection settings and coordination, Supervisory Control, and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI), Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping programs, grounding systems, control circuits and electrical equipment. 3. Determine voltage control settings, relay settings and equipment sizing. Review system operation to ensure adequate delivery voltage and operating ranges. Design and implement solutions to electrical system problems. 4. Interpret scope and requirements of system improvement projects, develop alternatives, economic evaluations, evaluate environmental impacts, recommend action, project implementation and management. 5. Provide engineering support for District employees and customers. Work to solve and prevent problems related to customer interface including motor start, harmonic loads, and other power quality problems. Review and recommend system design.6. Specify equipment, engineering, and construction practices. Perform detailed engineering evaluation of events, practices, and materials. Determine electrical and mechanical requirements for equipment purchases. Prepare specifications for bid documents. Review professional engineering statement of qualifications. 7. Participates in on-call standby rotation to assist with outage management response. Maintains knowledge of SCADA and mapping systems.8. Professional behavior: Understand and follow District/supervisor expectations regarding professional appearance, attendance, punctuality, scheduled and unscheduled time off, and appropriate use of District time, equipment, and resources. Maintain a record of attendance and availability necessary to provide adequate support to the department.9.Performs other duties as assigned. Senior System Engineer: Target Hiring Range: $115, 257 - $144,072 Annually (DOQ)Performs senior level electrical system planning, substation, transmission, and distribution system design, and engineering studies and standards to meet the needs of the District and improve operating efficiency. 1. Responsible for planning and design of District substations, transmission, and distribution facilities. Identify and develop system improvement projects. Interpret scope and requirements of projects, develop alternatives, economic evaluations, evaluate environmental impacts, recommend action, and implementation. Performs highly complex calculations and engineering analysis.2. Manage complex engineering design and construction projects for District substation, transmission, and distribution systems. Develop and ensure compliance with project controls such as scope, budget, and schedule. 3. Determine voltage control settings, relay settings and equipment sizing. Review system operation to ensure adequate delivery voltage and operating ranges. Design and implement solutions to electrical system problems.4. Produce system studies, feeder modeling, load flow, voltage, fault current, var flow and loss analysis. Design and analyze protection settings and coordination, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI), Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping programs, grounding systems, control circuits and electrical equipment.5. Provide engineering support for District employees and customers. Work to solve and prevent problems related to customer interface including motor start, harmonic loads, and other power quality problems. Develop test plans and procedures to ensure correct operation of District substation equipment to ensure proper operation. Review and recommend system design.6. Specify equipment, engineering, and construction practices. Perform detailed engineering evaluation of events, practices, and materials. Determine electrical and mechanical requirements for equipment purchases. Prepare specifications for bid documents. Review professional engineering statement of qualifications. Make decisions on purchasing and construction practices.7. Participates in on-call standby rotation to assist with outage management response. Maintains knowledge of SCADA and mapping systems.8. Professional behavior: Understand and follow District/supervisor expectations regarding professional appearance, attendance, punctuality, scheduled and unscheduled time off, and appropriate use of District time, equipment, and resources. Maintain a record of attendance and availability necessary to provide adequate support to the department.9. In the absence of the Engineering and Operations Director may be required to oversee employees and provide training and/or mentorship of others within the department. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Works indoors and sits for long periods; work outdoors in all weather conditions, crosses all terrain on foot. Possesses finger dexterity to operate office machines, including personal computer, laptop computer, keyboard, calculator, copier, camera, and telephone. Possesses visual abilities necessary to discern images on computer screen and operate a motor vehicle. Possesses speaking and hearing abilities necessary to communicate in person, on the telephone and in virtual meetings. Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls up to 20 pounds.Valid WA State Driver License