Electrical Engineer: Transmission & Distribution
This position will be filled at the Electrical Engineer I, II, III, Senior I or Senior II level, contingent upon the experience of the selected candidate.
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Electrical Engineer I Overview
The Electrical Engineer I - Transmission & Distribution performs entry level electrical engineering calculations, analysis, design, engineering operational support and drafts plans and specifications for procurement.
Electrical Engineer IIOverview
The Electrical Engineer II - Transmission & Distribution This position performs fundamental electrical engineering calculations, analysis, design, and engineering support to operations. Prepares fundamental plans and specifications for procurement.
Electrical Engineer IIIOverview
The Electrical Engineer III - Transmission & Distribution performs engineering calculations, analysis, design, and engineering support of medium complexity with increasing independence. Drafts technical sections of feasibility studies. Prepares plans and specifications for procurement.
Electrical Engineer Senior IOverview
The Electrical Engineer Sr. I – Transmission & Distribution performs engineering design, and advanced analysis and design, determining methodology and depth. Prepares technical plans and specs of moderate complexity for procurement. Leads teams to solve problems.
Electrical Engineer Senior IIOverview
The Electrical Engineer Sr. II - Transmission & Distribution performs engineering design, analysis and calculations of advanced complexity frequently determining the need and scope of the analysis and calculation. Prepares technically complex plans and specs for procurement. Leads multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems.
Electrical Engineer I Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Performs basic engineering design, analysis and calculations as assigned related to transmission and distribution systems in one or more of these primary areas: structural line design, system protection, system planning and studies, or substation/switchyard design. Depending on the primary area of responsibility and the needs of the department, incumbent may perform any of the following duties: Participates in inspections and investigations, collects data, and performs research. Markup basic schematic and wiring diagrams. Learn software programs to aid with power line design and perform basic wood and steel pole structure designs. Perform entry level short-circuit, stability and power-flow analysis. Perform basic fault studies and develop basic protective relay settings. Evaluate system events for proper operation of protection and control systems with oversight from senior staff. Receives daily technical guidance from higher level engineers. Regularly refers to training & textbooks. Prepare basic cost estimates. Write standard purchase and construction specifications, including construction drawings. Prepare material, professional service and/or labor bid document packages reviewed by senior engineers. Follow documented engineering QA/QC procedures. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction.
Field Support: Perform technical inspections and field verifications to help learn about the design process and construction practices. Develop inspection and test plans for capital and O&M work as well as operations and maintenance practices and procedures for review by senior staff. Assist with troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Inspect routine construction activities, work products, and resolve routine field construction problems. Escalate non-routine field construction problems. Implements start-up and training plans for operation and maintenance of projects and assets. Assist with safety related projects that require design, concept, and installation. May have budgetary responsibility for assigned O&M programs.
Plans & Specifications: Research and provide input for transmission and distribution systems, equipment and other related materials/services for system changes and purchase. Draft basic plans and specifications for procurement. Under instruction of senior level staff, performs entry level engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analysis and develops alternatives to determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management development, etc.
System Operations Support: Works with System Operations to coordinate maintenance and outage studies for planned switching activities. Monitors and analyzes real-time system status to ensure safe and reliable operation, recommends adjustments to System Operation.
Regulatory Compliance/Codes & Standards: Basic knowledge of industry codes & standards within discipline. When assigned, has primary District responsibility for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Works with senior engineers to develop required technical processes related to the assigned Standards. Works with assigned compliance analyst to actively monitor compliance and verifies controls are in place and documented to provide assurance of compliance. Performs annual compliance self-assessments. Stays abreast of changes and modifications in work procedures and standards that may lead to non-compliance and takes action to mitigate risks.
Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Electrical Engineer IIResponsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Performs fundamental engineering design, analysis, calculations, and project management as assigned related to transmission and distribution systems in one or more of these primary areas: structural line design, system protection, system planning and studies, or substation/switchyard design. Depending on the primary area of responsibility and the needs of the department, incumbent may perform any of the following duties: Propose fundamental design options and alternatives. Markup schematic and wiring diagrams. Utilize software programs to aid with power line design and perform standard wood and steel pole structure designs. Perform routine short-circuit, stability and power-flow analysis. Perform routine fault studies and develop elementary protective relay settings. Evaluate system events for proper operation of protection and control systems with oversight from senior staff. Peer review work of same or lower-level engineers. Receives frequent technical guidance from higher level engineers. Occasionally refers to training & textbooks. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications, including construction drawings. Prepare material, professional service and/or labor bid document packages reviewed by senior engineers. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction.
Plans & Specifications: Research and provide input for transmission and distribution systems, equipment and other related materials/services for system changes and purchase. Prepare fundamental plans and specifications for procurement. With guidance from senior level staff, performs fundamental engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analysis and develops alternatives to determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management development, etc.
Field Support: Provide routine construction support and field design modifications. With guidance from senior staff, develops inspection and test plans for capital and O&M work as well as operations and maintenance practices and procedures. Participates in troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Inspect fundamental construction activities, work products, and resolve routine to mildly complicated field construction problems. Escalate complicated field construction problems. Prepares and implements start-up and training plans for operation and maintenance of projects and assets. Assist with safety related projects that require design, concept, and installation. May have budgetary responsibility for assigned O&M programs.
System Operations Support: Works with System Operations to coordinate maintenance and outage studies for planned switching activities. Monitors and analyzes real-time system status to ensure safe and reliable operation, recommends adjustments to System Operation.
Regulatory Compliance/Codes & Standards: Basic knowledge of industry codes & standards within discipline. When assigned, has primary District responsibility for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. With supervision, leads the development of required technical process related to the assigned Standards. Works with assigned compliance analyst to actively monitor compliance and verifies controls are in place and documented to provide assurance of compliance. Performs annual compliance self-assessments. Stays abreast of changes and modifications in work procedures and standards that may lead to non-compliance and takes action to mitigate risks.
Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
Project Management: Basic knowledge of construction practices, quality control and project execution. With considerable help from senior level staff, leads basic projects and objective oriented teams interacting with engineering consultants, crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, staff engineers, managers, etc. to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Oversee and monitor project activities from inception to closeout. Communicates project progress to internal clients, supervision, management, commissioners and public. Write status and tracking reports. Procure materials. Participate in selection of consultants and management of consultant contracts. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the project quality. May assist with the development of budgets, schedules, and procurement documents for programs. May act as a project manager for projects of limited complexity.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Electrical Engineer IIIResponsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Performs engineering design, analysis, calculations, and project management of medium complexity as assigned related to transmission and distribution systems in one or more of these primary areas: structural line design, system protection, system planning and studies, or substation/switchyard design. Depending on the primary area of responsibility and the needs of the department, incumbent may perform any of the following duties: Provide the design steps and correct sequencing of the technical activities to other project team members. Draft technical sections of feasibility studies. Markup schematic and wiring diagrams. Propose design options and alternatives. Utilize software programs to aid with power line design and perform moderately complex wood and steel pole structure designs. Perform a range of moderately complex short-circuit, stability and power-flow analysis. Perform fault studies and develop protective relay settings. Evaluate system events for proper operation of protection and control systems with limited oversight. Peer review work of same or lower-level engineers. Receives occasional technical guidance from higher level engineers. Rarely refers to training & textbooks. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications, including construction drawings. Prepare material, professional service and/or labor bid document packages, often reviewed by senior engineers. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction.
Plans & Specifications: Research and provide input for transmission and distribution systems, equipment and other related materials/services for system changes and purchase. Prepare plans and specifications for procurement. With review by senior level staff, performs medium complexity engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analysis and develops alternatives to determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management development, etc.
Field Support: Provide routine construction support and field design modifications. With limited guidance from senior staff, develops inspection and test plans for capital and O&M work as well as operations and maintenance practices and procedures. Leads troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Inspect construction activities, work products, and resolve routine to moderately complex field construction problems. Escalate more complex field construction problems. Prepares and implements start-up and training plans for operation and maintenance of projects and assets. Assist with safety related projects that require design, concept, and installation. May have budgetary responsibility for assigned O&M programs.
System Operations Support: Works with System Operations to coordinate maintenance and outage studies for planned switching activities. Monitors and analyzes real-time system status to ensure safe and reliable operation, recommends adjustments to System Operation.
Regulatory Compliance/Codes & Standards: Gaining basic knowledge of principals, codes, and standards of other engineering disciplines. Apply appropriate codes and standards. Contribute to the development of company technical standards. When assigned, has primary District responsibility for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possible interpretations. Leads the development of required technical processes related to the assigned Standards. Actively monitors compliance and verifies controls are in place and documented to provide assurance of compliance. Performs annual compliance self-assessments. Stays abreast of changes and modifications in work procedures and standards that may lead to non-compliance and takes action to mitigate risks.
Project Management: Basic knowledge of project management phases & processes. With limited help from senior level staff, leads routine projects and objective oriented teams interacting with engineering consultants, crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, staff engineers, managers, etc. to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Oversee and monitor project activities from inception to closeout. Communicates project progress to internal clients, supervision, management, commissioners and public. Write status and tracking reports. Procure materials. Participate in selection of consultants and management of consultant contracts. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the project quality. May develop budgets, schedules, and procurement documents for programs. May act as the project manager for moderately complex, low risk projects.
Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Electrical Engineer Senior IResponsibilities:
Electrical Engineering: Performs engineering design, analysis, calculations, and project management of advanced complexity as assigned, determining the depth needed for electrical systems and equipment associated with transmission and distribution systems in one or more of these primary areas: structural line design, system protection, system planning and studies, or substation/switchyard design. Depending on the primary area of responsibility and the needs of the department, incumbent may perform any of the following duties: Lead other team members in proper execution of technical activities. Provide input to team leads in approach and execution of technical activities to support feasibility studies. Prepare and mark up schematic, one-line, and wiring diagrams. Develop and implement design options and alternatives. Utilize software programs to aid with complex power line design and structure analysis. Perform a broad range of moderately complex short-circuit, stability and power-flow analysis. Perform fault studies and develop protective relay settings. Independently evaluate system events for proper operation of protection and control systems. Peer review work and provide guidance to lower-level engineers. Receives infrequent technical guidance from higher level engineers. Rarely refers to training & textbooks. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications, including construction drawings. Prepare material, professional service and/or labor bid document packages occasionally reviewed by higher level engineering staff. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction.
Plans & Specifications: Research and provide input for transmission and distribution systems, equipment and other related materials/services for system changes and purchase. Prepare technical plans and specifications of moderate complexity for procurement. With limited review by higher level engineers, performs complex engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analysis and develops alternatives to determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management development, etc.
Field Support: Provide design and construction field support by answering questions, reviewing options, and providing alternatives. Develops inspection and test plans for capital and O&M work as well as operations and maintenance practices and procedures. Assists or directs electrical maintenance crews in troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Inspect construction activities, work products, and independently resolve a variety of field construction problems. Assist with safety related projects that require design, concept, and installation. May have budgetary responsibility for assigned O&M programs.
System Operations Support: Works with System Operations to coordinate maintenance and outage studies for planned switching activities. Monitors and analyzes real-time system status to ensure safe and reliable operation, recommends adjustments to System Operation.
Project Management: Knowledge of project evaluation, scheduling, budgeting, and contract execution for moderately complex projects. Leads projects and objective oriented teams interacting with engineering consultants, crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, staff engineers, managers, etc. to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Oversee and monitor project activities from inception to closeout. Communicates project progress to internal clients, supervision, management, commissioners and public. Write status and tracking reports. Procure materials. Takes lead in selection of consultants and management of consultant contracts. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the project quality May develop budgets, schedules, and procurement documents for programs. May act as the lead engineer or project manager for moderately complex projects.
Regulatory Compliance/Codes & Standards: Gaining basic knowledge of principals, codes, and standards of other engineering disciplines. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possible interpretations. Contribute to the development of company technical standards. When assigned, has primary District responsibility for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possibleinterpretations. Leads the development of required technical process related to the assigned Standards. Actively monitors compliance and verifies controls are in place and documented to provide assurance of compliance. Performs annual compliance self-assessments. Stays abreast of changes and modifications in work procedures and standards that may lead to non-compliance and takes action to mitigate risks.
Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Electrical Engineer Senior II Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering: Performs a broad range of engineering design, analysis, calculations, and project management of advanced complexity as assigned, frequently determining the depth needed for electrical systems and equipment associated with transmission and distribution systems in one or more of these primary areas: structural line design, system protection, system planning and studies, or substation/switchyard design. Depending on the primary area of responsibility and the needs of the department, incumbent may perform any of the following duties: Investigate alternatives for troubleshooting and solution design for obscure or indeterminate problems. Evaluate and propose conventional and sometimes innovative approaches to problems in support of feasibility studies. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems. Prepare and mark up schematic, one-line, and wiring diagrams. Develop and implement design options and alternatives. Utilize software programs for power line design and structure analysis of advanced complexity. Independently perform complex short-circuit, stability and power-flow analysis. Perform fault studies and develop advanced protective relay settings. Independently evaluate system events for proper operation of protection and control systems. Provide structure and work sequence to lower-level engineers to guide technical activities. Receives only general objective guidance from higher level engineers and management. Refers to training material, textbooks, and references only to verify accuracy or determine proper methods for less common problems. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications, including construction drawings. Prepare material, professional service and/or labor bid document packages. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Review submittals and respond to requests for information during construction.
Plans & Specifications: Research and specify technically complex transmission and distribution systems, equipment, and other related materials/services for system changes and purchase. Prepare technically complex plans and specifications for procurement. Under occasional review by higher level engineers, performs a broad range of complex engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analysis and develops alternatives to determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management development, etc.
Field Support: Evaluate, research, and recommend alternative solutions to resolve field issues. Develops inspection and test plans for capital and O&M work as well as operations and maintenance practices and procedures. Assists or directs electrical maintenance crews in troubleshooting and root cause investigation. Inspect construction activities, work products, and independently resolve a variety of complex field construction problems. Assist with safety related projects that require design, concept, and installation. May have budgetary responsibility for assigned O&M programs.
System Operations Support: Works with System Operations to coordinate maintenance and outage studies for planned switching activities. Monitors and analyzes real-time system status to ensure safe and reliable operation, recommends adjustments to System Operation.
Project Management: Knowledge of project evaluation, scheduling, budgeting, and contract execution for moderately complex projects. Leads projects and objective oriented teams interacting with engineering consultants, crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, staff engineers, managers, etc. to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Oversee and monitor project activities from inception to closeout. Communicates project progress to internal clients, supervision, management, commissioners and public. Write status and tracking reports. Procure materials. Participate in selection of consultants and management of consultant contracts. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the project quality. May develop budgets, schedules, and procurement documents for programs. May act as a project manager for complex projects.
Regulatory Compliance/Codes & Standards: Well-developed knowledge of codes and standards in multiple engineering disciplines. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possible interpretations. Contribute to the development of company technical standards. When assigned, has primary District responsibility for compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possible interpretations. Leads the development of required technical process related to the assigned Standards. Actively monitors compliance and verifies controls are in place and documented to provide assurance of compliance. Performs annual compliance self-assessments. Stays abreast of changes and modifications in work procedures and standards that may lead to non-compliance and takes action to mitigate risks.
Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Reports To
Manager – Engineering & Project Management
Overtime exemption
Exempt
Qualifications
Electrical Engineer I Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A. from a college or university) in Electrical Engineering;
Electrical Engineer II, IIIEducation
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Engineering of Technology,
EI (Engineering Intern) or EIT (Engineer in Training) achieved by passing the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam preferred.
Electrical Engineer Senior I,Senior II Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, required. and
PE in the State of Washington strongly preferred.
Electrical Engineer I Experience
Candidates with work experience transmission and distribution systems, with an electric utility or similar applications are preferred.
Electrical Engineer IIExperience
2+ years Experience performing fundamental transmission or distribution electrical engineering of increasing complexity in one or more of the following areas: substation design, distribution system design, physical and structural design of overhead lines, system protection, distribution and transmission system planning, or substation/switchyard design required. and
Experience must include examples of successful application of basic engineering in the form of reports, specifications and drawings, participation in data collection and field research or inspections. required.
Electrical Engineer IIIExperience
4+ years experience performing transmission or distribution electrical engineering of increasing complexity in one or more of the following areas: substation design, distribution system design, physical and structural design of overhead lines, system protection, distribution and transmission system planning, or substation/switchyard design. required. and
Experience must include examples of successful application of engineering of medium complexity in the form of reports, specifications and drawings, participation in data collection and field research or inspections. required
Electrical Engineer Senior I Experience
6+ years Requires a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing transmission or distribution electrical engineering of increasing complexity in one or more of the following areas: substation design, distribution system design, physical and structural design of overhead lines, system protection, distribution and transmission system planning, or substation/switchyard design. required. and
Experience must include examples of successful application of advanced engineering analysis, troubleshooting, system maintenance and design, and specialty application. required.
Electrical Engineer Senior II Experience
8+ years Experience performing transmission or distribution electrical engineering of increasing complexity in one or more of the following areas: substation design, distribution system design, physical and structural design of overhead lines, system protection, distribution and transmission system planning, or substation/switchyard design. required. and
Experience must include examples of successful application of advanced engineering analysis, troubleshooting, system maintenance and design, and specialty application. required.