Engineer I - V, Metering & Automation (depends On Experience)

Engineer I-V, Metering & Automation

Be part of a Grid Optimization team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical metering equipment within Grant County PUD's transmission and distribution systems as well as retail metering systems. This position is responsible for providing knowledge and expertise related to metering and power quality in distribution systems, transmission systems and retail metering systems as well as other supporting facilities within Grant County PUD's Power Delivery Grid Optimization Department.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General (applies to all levels)

• Active and regular collaboration with Power Delivery Engineering, Meterman, Meter Relay Technicians and Analysts to resolve issues found with metering systems or infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Meterman in the field with Customers experiencing an issue as needed. Acts as the point of communication with the customer in those situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Engineer I

• Execution tasks for capital projects with direct oversite from supervisors and peers.
  • Low impact Metering system design.
  • Implementation of any communications device leveraging the AMI network.
• Basic understanding of metering equipment required for the safe and reliable operation of metering systems and infrastructure for Single Phase Self-Contained metering.
• Gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards that will be used to support Metering System projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Assist various groups and individuals with troubleshooting all District metering systems to ensure proper intended functionality.
• Learn Meter Programming applications/software, i.e. MeterMate, PC Pro, Itron FDM, etc.
• Gain knowledge of Meter testing and recording equipment, i.e. WECO, Warm-up boards, Meter Farm, Watt Net, Revolution, Bolt.
• Procures necessary meter testing equipment as necessary.

Engineer II

• Support execution of capital projects with considerable guidance from supervisors and peers.
  • Low impact Metering system design.
  • Implementation of any communications device leveraging the AMI network.
• Research and support the implementation of new or existing materials and equipment.
• Basic understanding of metering equipment required for the safe and reliable operation of metering systems and infrastructure. That ranges from, but is not limited to:
• Single Phase Self-Contained
• Three Phase Self-Contained
• Communications circuits and data telemetry
• Gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards that will be used to support Metering System projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Assist various groups and individuals with troubleshooting all District metering systems to ensure proper intended functionality.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers to resolve metering issues and/or system performance issues.
• Manage Meter Programming applications/software, i.e. MeterMate, PC Pro, Itron FDM, etc.
• Provide technical support for Meter testing and recording equipment, i.e. WECO, Warm-up boards, Meter Farm, Watt Net, Revolution, Bolt.
• Procures necessary meter testing equipment as necessary.

Engineer III

• Support execution of capital projects with considerable guidance from supervisors and peers.
  • Retail Metering system design.
  • Substation Metering system design.
  • Implementation of any communications device leveraging the AMI network.
• Research and support the implementation of new or existing materials and equipment.
• Advanced understanding of metering equipment required for the safe and reliable operation of metering systems and infrastructure. That ranges from, but is not limited to:
• Single Phase Self-Contained
• Three Phase Self-Contained
• Single Phase Instrument Rated
• Three Phase instrument Rated
• Communications circuits and data telemetry
• RF propagation and dispersion
• Data management
• Gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes, or other Legal Standards that will be used to support Metering System projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Assist various groups and individuals with troubleshooting all District metering systems to ensure proper intended functionality.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers to resolve metering issues and/or system performance issues.
• Manage Meter Programming applications/software, i.e. MeterMate, PC Pro, Itron FDM, etc.
• Manage and create meter specific programs.
• Provide technical support for Meter testing and recording equipment, i.e. WECO, Warm-up boards, Meter Farm, Watt Net, Revolution, Bolt.
• Procures necessary meter testing equipment as necessary.
• Active and regular collaboration with Power Delivery Engineering, Meterman, Meter Relay Technicians and Analysts to resolve issues found with metering systems or infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Meterman in the field with Customers experiencing an issue as needed. Acts as the point of communication with the customer in those situations.
• Provide training and support for Meter Relay Technicians and Meterman as needed/requested.
• Collaborates with warehouse on appropriate MinMax levels based on the needs of the electric system related to all metering and the AMI system.
• Monitor failure rates of equipment related to all District metering systems and initiate adequate purchasing of replacement equipment to ensure system stability and performance.
• Leverages Advanced Metering Infrastructure data to locate potential system losses and works to correct those system losses when feasible.
• Active and regular collaboration with Customer Solutions concerning Advanced Metering Infrastructure data in analytical, headend and Meter Data Management systems.
• Performs analysis of power quality recording device data installed in the field for troubleshooting customer or systems issues.

Engineer IV

• Lead execution of capital projects with little guidance from supervisors and peers.
  • Retail Metering system design.
  • Substation Metering system design.
  • Interchange Metering system design with support from supervisors and peers.
  • Implementation of any communications device leveraging the AMI network.
• Manage the Districts Advanced Metering Infrastructure, SEL and station indicating metering systems, and legacy MV90 system.
• As needed reviews the work of Grid Optimization Analysts and makes recommendations for system inspections, investigations and corrections related to Metering or the Electrical Distribution System working closely with the Systems Engineer.
• Research and support the implementation of new or existing materials and equipment.
• Expert understanding of metering equipment required