Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.

We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.

Rated by Forbes in 2017 and 2019 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!

We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.

We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.

Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.

Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume detailing interest in the position and related experience. In the cover letter, describe why you are interested in this position, working for the District and how your education and experience apply to the position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for April 9.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

Electrical Engineer I: The starting salary range for this position is $69,840.00 - $87,300.00 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $104,760.00 annualized.

Electrical Engineer II: The starting salary range for this position is $80,240.00 - $100,300.00 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $120,360.00 annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.

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.

Overview

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.

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). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Engineer II Responsibilities

• 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). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Engineer I:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Engineering of Technology

Engineer II:

• 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

Experience

Engineer I:

• Candidates with work experience transmission and distribution systems, with an electric utility or similar applications are preferred

Engineer II:

• 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
• 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

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

Engineer I:

• Basic knowledge of the application of electrical engineering practices, principals, tools, software, and methods in electrical engineering. May refer to training & textbooks in performance of the duties.
• Basic knowledge of industry codes & standards applicable to electrical engineering and design.
• Basic knowledge of applicable NERC/WECC reliability standards.
• Ability to continuously learn and apply engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret basic applicable codes and standards.
• Problem Solving - able to perform analysis and solve problems using flow charts and written example.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to basic engineering problems.
• Collect, and present data and evidence in a clear, and accurate manner.
• Able to prioritize daily work.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing with other engineers.
• Ability to interpret basic applicable codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, FERC, NERC, WECC, ANSI, etc.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Maximo Order Processing, Maximo Asset Management; and knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS, PC Hardware, General Office Equipment and Power Flow Simulations
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Engineer II:

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles of production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Occasionally refers to training & textbooks in the performance of duties.
• Basic knowledge of industry codes and standards within electrical engineering.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices, quality control, and project execution.
• Requires a working knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering design directly relating to the District’s power distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of engineering, project management and construction, including methods, materials, equipment, techniques, technical software, schedules, specifications, and contract documents.
• Some knowledge of related specialties in the discipline and of other disciplines is required.
• Requires working knowledge of applicable NERC/WECC reliability standards.
• Basic knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of project management.
• Ability to continuously learn and apply technical knowledge gained by collaboration with other professional and technical staff.
• Able to identify appropriate codes and standards.
• Ability to problem solve, including the ability to identify the primary attributes of the problem and potential methods for engineering analysis.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to basic engineering problems.
• Ability to collect, and present data and evidence in a clear, and accurate manner.
• Ability to prioritize and break work assignments down into manageable parts.
• Ability to communicate straight forward engineering concepts and opinions orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with other engineers and non-engineers in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to provide directions to inspectors, contractors, and District craft persons.
• Ability to interpret applicable codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, FERC, NERC, WECC, ANSI, etc.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Maximo Order Processing, Maximo Asset Management; Power Flow Simulations; and knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS, PC Hardware, and General Office Equipment.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Regularly
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Twist/Flex/Extend - Neck area - Occasionally
• Twisting at Waist - Occasionally
• Stooping/Bending - Occasionally
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reach Floor to Waist - Occasionally
• Reach Waist to Shoulder - Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, manual tool usage, etc.) - Regularly
• Handle/Grasp - Regularly
• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Regularly
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly
• Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly
• Feeling - Regularly

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
• Wet and/or Humidity - Occasionally
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)