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Grant County Public Utility District

Protection Engineer II-V (Depends on Experience)

Grant County Public Utility District, Ephrata, Washington, United States, 98823

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Protection Engineer II-V (Depends on Experience)

Be part of a Power Delivery team ensuring the safe, and reliable protection of our transmission and distribution system. This position focuses on the design testing, and commissioning of protective relay systems for substations. Responsibilities include providing technical guidance, reviewing designs, supporting field demolition and construction, and leading onsite commissioning and troubleshooting of protection system. Essential Functions

Support capital execution of projects as it relates to low impact Substation design, materials, and equipment. Participate in processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Basic understanding about equipment that ranges from, but is not limited to, High/Medium/Low Voltage Distribution systems, Control Systems, Transformers, SCADA systems, Protective Relay Equipment, High/Medium/Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, Battery Systems, as well as other supporting equipment that is required for the safe and reliable operation of substations. Engineer II

Support capital execution of projects as it relates to Substation design, materials, equipment. Participate in processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Research and support the implementation of new and upgraded equipment throughout the substation, with considerable guidance from supervisors and peers. Engineer III

Support capital execution of projects as it relates to Substation design, materials, equipment. Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance with assistance. Support system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Engineer IV

Lead capital execution of projects as it relates to Substation design, materials, equipment. Lead the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Engineer V

Lead capital execution of projects and mentor others as it relates to protective relay design, materials, equipment. Direct the development of processes focusing on operations and engineering practices that drive strong reliability and performance. Strong knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology. Relevant work experience in Utility Substations applications. Preferred Qualifications

A Washington State Engineering in Training. Professional Engineer (PE). Knowledge of substation electrical physical apparatus equipment. Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of NERC standards and regulatory compliances. Ability to perform work in the field and work in construction environments. Skill in problem-solving and thinking critically. Physical Requirements

Position may be eligible for partial hybrid work arrangement. Majority of work is performed in a standard office. Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.

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