Distribution Protection Engineer II to Principal Engineer

Date: Sep 23, 2024

Location: Everett, WA, US

Company: Snohomish PUD

Job ID  16040  Department  System Planning & Protect (10000075) 
Union Classification  Non Union  Type  Full Time - Salaried  
# of Openings  Job Location  Everett, Washington (US-WA) 
Closing Date  10/23/2024   Salary/Wage  $74,604.00 - $219,134.00 annually 

 

Job Title

 

We are recruiting for a range of titles; the successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title based on qualifications.

Job Definition

Successfully provide technical, engineering, and project management services related to the design, maintenance, operations, improvements of and additions to the District’s facilities and systems in a technically sound, safe, timely, and cost effective manner to enable the District to realize its goals and objectives. Performs as project leader on assigned projects and tasks.

This position in the System Planning & Protection group is responsible for protection of a portion of the District's 12 kV distribution system.  As part of the District's SnoSMART grant, deploying distribution automation (DA) devices will be an important aspect of the work.  

Responsibilities include performing short-circuit modeling and analysis, coordinating protective devices for optimal fault isolation, developing and documenting settings for a variety of protective and voltage-regulation devices, identifying and initiating projects to improve reliability of the system, collaborating with a cross-functional team to identify most effective locations for DA devices, and providing analysis, field support, event investigation, and corrective action for operation of various types of equipment. 
Desired qualifications for the position include a solid power system background, ability to read schematic diagrams, experience using symmetrical components, familiarity with ASPEN short-circuit analysis software, strong understanding of overcurrent coordination principles, and good grasp of event oscillography and sequence of event reports.  Understanding of communication protocols, alarming principles, and commissioning testing procedures.  Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

Excellent analytical, time management, and communication skills are required.

This work is related to a Department of Energy grant and requires meeting deadlines and demonstrating 

Experience/Education

Engineer II - $74,604 to $124,342 Annually 

Minimum Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field, AND
  • Two (2) years of related engineering experience.

OR

  • Six (6) years of directly related engineering experience

 

Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. .

 

Engineer III - $124,799 to $155,975 Annually 

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
  • Four (4) years of related engineering experience;

OR

  • Eight (8) years of directly related engineering experience and a Washington State Professional Engineering License (PE) in-lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

 

Professional Engineer - $156,523 to $195,655 Annually  

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
  • Six (6) years of related engineering experience.

OR

  • Ten (10) years of directly related engineering experience 

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

 

Principal Engineer - $175,306 to $219,134 Annually  

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
  • Eight (8) years of related engineering experience.

OR

  • Twelve (12) years of directly related engineering experience 

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

 

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Engineer IIEngineer IIIProfessional Engineer, and Principal Engineer.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

 

Snohomish County P.U.D. #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

 

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.


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