Power Production Electrical Engineer I - V (depends On Experience)

Power Production Electrical Engineer I-V

Be part of an Electrical Engineering team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical equipment within Grant County PUD's Priest Rapids and Wanapum Hydro Power Generation Facilities. This position is responsible to provide knowledge and expertise in their discipline related to Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Dams, 230kV Switchyard and other Supporting Facilities. Depending on experience, candidates may be hired at Engineer I through V.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties. This is not a comprehensive list and may change as needed:

• Across all levels, engineers will gain experience on equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, PLC/VFD and Control Systems, Exciters, Governors, Generator Systems, Transformers (Distribution and GSU), SCADA Systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, Battery Systems, Bridge Cranes, Motor Control Centers as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of the Generators and supporting equipment.

Engineer I:

• Develop and implement low impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities and Supporting facilities.
• Research, Design and Support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the Hydro Generation Facilities within their field of expertise, with a majority of guidance from supervisor and peers.
• Build technical knowledge, when possible, from Engineers, Electricians, Operators or other departments throughout Power Production in regard to troubleshooting, equipment outages, breakdowns and detailed design of equipment.
• This position will gradually gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer I will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
• General Understanding about Generators, Exciters, Governors and other Supporting equipment.
• General Understanding of Switchgear equipment and MCC's related to Industrial Distribution Systems.
• Familiar with Industrial Control Systems related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Motor Control Circuits and Instrumentation Devices such as (Flow Sensors, Level Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, etc) with an understanding of PID Loop Controls.
• Skills with Computer Programming in control languages such as Ladder Logix, C++, Structure Text, Block Logix, Visual Basic, etc.
• Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.
• Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings

Engineer II:

• Develop and implement low impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities and Supporting facilities.
• Research, Design and Support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the Hydro Generation Facilities within their field of expertise, with considerable guidance from supervisor and peers.
• Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for small-sized projects.
• Provide technical knowledge, when possible, to assist other Engineers, Electricians, Operators or other departments throughout Power Production in regard to troubleshooting, equipment outages, breakdowns or during detailed design of equipment based on knowledge and experience.
• This position will gain knowledge in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer II will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Basic Understanding about Generators, Exciters, Governors and other Supporting equipment.
• Familiar with High/Medium Voltage Transmission and Distribution Equipment.
• Familiar with Switchgear equipment and MCC's related to Industrial Distribution Systems.
• Some experience with Industrial Control Systems related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Motor Control Circuits and Instrumentation Devices such as (Flow Sensors, Level Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, etc) with an understanding of PID Loop Controls.
• Skills with Computer Programming in control languages such as Ladder Logix, C++, Structure Text, Block Logix, Visual Basic, etc.
• Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.
• Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings

Engineer III:

• Develop and implement low/medium impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities, as well as the Power Production's 230kV Switchyard and Supporting facilities.
• Research, Design and Support the implementation of New and Upgraded equipment throughout the Hydro Generation Facilities within their field of expertise, with moderate guidance from supervisor and peers.
• Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium-sized projects.
• Provide technical knowledge to assist other Engineers, Electricians, Operators or other departments throughout Power Production in regard to troubleshooting, equipment outages, breakdowns or during detailed design of equipment based on knowledge and experience.
• This position will have a basic understanding in skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that will be used to support electrical engineering projects and that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Research and have an understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards.
• A fully skilled candidate for the Engineer III will have some of the following knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Knowledge related to Generators, Exciters, Governors and Supporting equipment.
• Familiar with High/Medium Voltage Transmission and Distribution Equipment.
• Experience with Station Service and Substation Equipment related to the Powerhouse Distribution Systems.
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Motor Control Circuits and Instrumentation Devices such as (Flow Sensors, Level Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, etc) with an understanding of PID Loop Controls.
• Skills with Computer Programming in control languages such as Ladder Logix, C++, Structure Text, Block Logix, Visual Basic, etc.
• Troubleshooting, maintenance experience and optimization techniques related to Operating systems, Electrical Equipment and around Generation Hydro Dams and High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems.
• Basic Understanding of Data Communication protocols and networking equipment related to Protective Relays (SEL), PLC, HMI, VFD, Ethernet/Fiber switch communication systems.
• Technical writing and ability to draft reports associated with performance of critical equipment and their impacts to operations and maintenance.
• Generate, interpret, review and revise existing/new drawings

Engineer IV:

• High-level individual contributor (non-leadership) position in the Electrical Engineering Group responsible for developing and implementing medium/high impact Electrical Projects throughout the Wanapum and Priest Rapids Hydro Power Generation Facilities, as well as the Power Production's 230kV Switchyard and Supporting facilities.
• Research, Design and Support the implementation of New and Upgraded equipment throughout the Hydro Generation Facilities within their field of expertise, with minimal guidance from supervisor.
• Strong Project Management Support that include budget forecasts, scheduling, coordination, construction/commissioning for medium/large-sized projects.
• Provide technical knowledge to assist other Engineers, Electricians, Operators or other departments throughout Power Production in regard to troubleshooting, equipment outages, breakdowns or during detailed design of equipment based on knowledge and experience.
• Perform complex Engineering on critical/high risk equipment related to the Electrical Equipment throughout the Power Production Hydro Generation Facility.
• Develop Technical specification and standards for ordering equipment and parts to utilize new technology and industry best practices during designs.
• This position will be an expert in utilizing skills related to best industry practice, Utility Standards, Codes or other Legal Standards that are required for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
• Perform work on systems with a high level of risk to regulatory compliance. Extremely familiar with the understanding related to impacts to FERC, NERC and CIP compliance standards.</