Job description

JOB POSTING
This position will be filled at the Electrical Engineer I, II, III, Senior I, Senior II, or Principal level contingent upon the selected candidate's experience and education.

SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive starting salary range of $77,360-$96,700 (II) $84,960-$106,200 (III) $93,440-$116,800 (Senior I) $102,320-$127,900 (Senior II) $121,840-$152,300 (Principal) based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

JOB PURPOSE Electrical Engineer II: Performs fundamental engineering calculations, analysis, design and construction support of low complexity electrical power and communication systems and may assist with project management activities related to the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of hydroelectric generation plants and related facilities such as switchyards, substations, etc. Plans, scopes, schedules, and conducts engineering work with technical guidance and oversight from supervisor or higher-level engineers.
JOB PURPOSE Electrical Engineer III: Performs electrical engineering, analysis, and project management activities of medium complexity in the electrical power generation field. Plan, scope, schedule and conduct engineering work requiring independent judgment for a variety of projects and facilities such as hydroelectric plants, switchyards and substations. May act as the design engineer and/or the project manager for on moderately complex, lower risk projects. Interacts with engineering consultants, crew superintendents, foreman and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve problems during design, construction, or installation.
JOB PURPOSE Electrical Engineer Senior I: Performs technically complex electrical engineering design, analysis, and project management in the electrical power generation field. Plan, scope, schedule and conduct complex and/or technically sophisticated engineering work requiring independent judgment for a variety of projects and facilities such as hydro-electric plants, switchyards and substations, including work done by engineering consultants. May act as the lead engineer or project manager on moderately complex projects .Has technical responsibility for preliminary and final designs and design criteria. Interacts with crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, other utilities, and regulatory agencies to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation.
JOB PURPOSE Electrical Engineer Senior II : Performs complex engineering design, analysis, and project management in the electrical power generation field. Plan, scope, schedule and conduct complex and/or technically sophisticated engineering work requiring independent judgment for a variety of projects and facilities such as hydro electric plants, switchyards and substations, including work done by engineering consultants. May act as lead design engineer, project engineer or project manager on complex. Has technical responsibility for preliminary and final designs and design criteria. Leads project teams and Interacts with crew superintendents, foreman and contractors, other utilities, and regulatory agencies to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation.
JOB PURPOSE Electrical Engineer Principal : The Electrical Engineer Principal I - Engineering & Project Management is designated as a technical specialist in two or more areas of engineering, providing advanced, technically complex analysis, calculations, troubleshooting, and design including technical direction to others and recommendations to management and project leaders.
JOB FUNCTIONS Electrical Engineer II: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

% of Time Job Functions

• 50% Design Engineering: Perform fundamental electrical engineering design, analysis, and calculations for low complexity projects. Prepare plans and specs for procurement. Propose design options and alternatives. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications. Prepare material and/or labor bid document packages. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Respond to RFIs during construction and troubleshoot construction problems. Develop and implement inspection and testing plans. Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials, and work products. Provide routine construction support and field design modifications. Assist with project start up activities including training O&M staff. Peer review work of same or lower-level engineers. Receives frequent technical guidance from higher level engineers.
• 15% Planning, Preliminary Engineering, Budget Development: Perform engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analyses and develop alternatives to help determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management issues, etc.
• 15% Operations and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Technical Assistance: Troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems at the request of plant personnel. Clarify and pinpoint problems. Develop testing methods and alternatives. Provide alternative problem solutions. Write brief reports describing possible solutions and recommendations.
• 10% Project Management: Assist in the development and implementation of scopes, schedules, budgets, and procurement documents for project. May act as a project manager for projects of limited complexity. Communicate progress on project related activities to project manager, internal clients, District supervision and management. Write status and tracking reports. Participate in progress meetings. Procure materials. Participate in the selection and management of consultants and contractors. Participate in the preparation of technical specifications and other bid documents required for project construction. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
• 5% Process Improvement Efforts: Participate in work process improvement efforts primarily as a member of interdisciplinary work teams.
• 5% Training: Identify and attend training to maintain and learn new skills.
• Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
• Ongoing 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).

JOB FUNCTIONS Electrical Engineer III: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

% of Time Job Functions

• 40% Perform electrical engineering design, analysis, and calculations of medium complexity, as assigned. Provide the design steps and correct sequencing of the technical activities to other project team members. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications. Prepare material and/or labor bid document packages. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Respond to RFIs during construction and troubleshoot construction problems. Develop and implement inspection and testing plans. Apply appropriate codes and standards. Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials and work products. Provide routine construction support and field design modifications. Lead project start up activities including training O&M staff. Peer review work of same or lower level engineers. Receives frequent technical guidance from higher level engineers.
• 20% Manage conventional projects or portions of larger complex projects from concept to close out. Develop and implement scopes, schedules and budgets. Set up and lead project teams including design engineers, consultants, contractors, construction inspectors, real property agents, skilled crafts workers, permitting specialists, purchasing agents, etc. Communicate project progress to internal clients, supervisor and management. Write status and tracking reports. Lead progress meetings. Give presentations including project recommendations to teams and management groups. Procure materials. Select consultants and manage consultant contracts. Negotiate agreements. Oversee preparation of bid documents. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
• 20% Troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems at the request of transmissions system personnel. Clarify and pinpoint problems. Develop testing methods and alternatives. Provide alternative problem solutions. Write brief reports describing possible solutions and recommendations.
• 15% Perform engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analyses and develop alternatives to help determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management issues, etc.
• 5% Participate in work process improvement efforts primarily as a member of interdisciplinary work teams. Contribute to the development of company technical standards.
• Ongoing Responsible for instructing others in the safe diagnosis, repair, maintenance or operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Ongoing 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).
• Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

JOB FUNCTIONS Senior I: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

% of Time Job Functions

• 40% Perform engineering design, analysis and calculations of advanced complexity as assigned determining the methodology and depth needed. Lead other team members in proper execution of technical activities. Prepare cost estimates. Prepare technical plans and specifications of moderate complexity for procurement. Interpret codes and standards including nuances of application, identifying different possible interpretations. Prepare material and/or labor bid document packages. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Respond to RFIs during construction and troubleshoot construction problems. Develop and implement inspection and testing plans. Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials, and work products. Provide design and construction field support by answering questions, reviewing options, and providing alternatives. Lead project start up activities including training O&M staff. Peer review work and provide guidance to lower-level engineers. Receives infrequent technical guidance from higher level engineers.
• 20% Perform electrical equipment testing, start-up, and commissioning. Prepare test and commissioning plans, direct craft labor and contractors to perform the tests, interpret test result and prepare summary reports, prepare operations and maintenance instructions.
• 15% Perform engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analyses and develop alternatives to help determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management issues, etc. Provide input to team leads in approach and execution of technical activities to support feasibility studies.
• 10% Manage moderately complex projects from concept to close out. Develop and implement scopes, schedules, and budgets. Set up and lead project teams including design engineers, consultants, contractors, construction inspectors, , skilled crafts workers, permitting specialists, purchasing agents, etc. Communicate project progress to internal clients, supervisor, and management. Write status and tracking reports. Lead progress meetings. Give presentations including project recommendations to teams, management groups and the Commission. Procure materials. Select consultants and manage consultant contracts. Obtain permits. Negotiate conditions and agreements with stakeholders, landowners, and regulatory agencies. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
• 10% Troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems at the request of Operations personnel. Clarify and pinpoint problems. Develop testing methods and alternatives. Provide alternative problem solutions. Write brief reports describing possible solutions and recommendations.
• 5% Participate in work process improvement efforts primarily as a member of interdisciplinary work teams. Contribute to the development of company technical standards.
• Ongoing Responsible for instructing others in the safe diagnosis, repair, maintenance or operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. 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).

JOB FUNCTIONS Senior II: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

% of Time Job Functions

• 40% Perform electrical engineering design, analysis, and calculations of medium complexity, as assigned. Provide the design steps and correct sequencing of the technical activities to other project team members. Prepare cost estimates. Write technical purchase and construction specifications. Prepare material and/or labor bid document packages. Follow engineering QA/QC procedures. Respond to RFIs during construction and troubleshoot construction problems. Develop and implement inspection and testing plans. Apply appropriate codes and standards. Inspect fabrication and construction activities, materials and work products. Provide routine construction support and field design modifications. Lead project start up activities including training O&M staff. Peer review work of same or lower level engineers. Receives frequent technical guidance from higher level engineers.
• 20% Manage conventional projects or portions of larger complex projects from concept to close out. Develop and implement scopes, schedules and budgets. Set up and lead project teams including design engineers, consultants, contractors, construction inspectors, real property agents, skilled crafts workers, permitting specialists, purchasing agents, etc. Communicate project progress to internal clients, supervisor and management. Write status and tracking reports. Lead progress meetings. Give presentations including project recommendations to teams and management groups. Procure materials. Select consultants and manage consultant contracts. Negotiate agreements. Oversee preparation of bid documents. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
• 20% Troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems at the request of transmissions system personnel. Clarify and pinpoint problems. Develop testing methods and alternatives. Provide alternative problem solutions. Write brief reports describing possible solutions and recommendations.
• 15% Perform engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analyses and develop alternatives to help determine solutions to operational problems, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management issues, etc.
• 5% Participate in work process improvement efforts primarily as a member of interdisciplinary work teams. Contribute to the development of company technical standards.
• Ongoing Responsible for instructing others in the safe diagnosis, repair, maintenance or operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Ongoing 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).
• 8. Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

JOB FUNCTIONS Principal: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.

% of Time Job Functions

• 30 % Engineering Design: Perform technically complex engineering in two or more specialty areas. Execute complex processes and design steps and sequencing for complex problems in specialty areas. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends the optimum technical approaches to unusual and obscure issues in support of feasibility studies and in specialty engineering areas. Review of technical design submittals for compliance with contract specifications and standards while meeting the requirements of the Plant for maintainability and operability. Respond to Requests for Information from contractors to give design direction and gather and disseminate input from stakeholders. Review of inspection and test procedures for compliance with the specifications and using specialty experience to identify potential issues. Provide specialty interpretation and guidance to management and staff. Prepare detailed schematic and wiring diagrams. Provides technical direction to engineers and project teams. Mentors lower-level engineers by providing effective feedback and guidance. Receives and applies guidance from internal and external experts. Occasionally refers to specialty guidance information.
• 20 % Engineering Planning: Perform engineering planning, feasibility studies (including technical report writing), cost estimating, economic analyses, and develop alternatives to help determine solutions to operational problems, maintainability, life expectancy, safety, regulatory concerns, efficiency improvements, asset management issues, etc. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends the optimum technical approach for unusual and obscure issues in support of feas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,360.00 - $152,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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