Electrical Engineers, Hydropower Engineer
Douglas County PUD has openings for:
Electrical Engineers
The Electrical Engineer will work under the supervision of the Power Operations Engineer. Duties will include engineering responsibilities for electrical system protection and maintenance activities for the District's portion of the bulk electric power system. Duties will also include responsibilities for demonstrating and documenting compliance with NERC standards and other regulatory requirements related to electric utility system operations.
Successful applicants must have:
- A Master or Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
- Ability to demonstrate skills and aptitude for working with electric utility power system modeling and analysis software
- Knowledge and experience related to high voltage transmission protective relay operations
- Knowledge and experience related to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems will be considered in the selection for this position
- Ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and the public in a respectful and positive manner
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- A current Washington State Driver License and evidence of good driving record
Hydropower Engineer
The Hydropower Engineer will work under the supervision of the Wells Project Superintendent or his designee. Duties will be related to the operation, maintenance and testing of equipment and controls for the Wells Hydroelectric Project and its related facilities. The Hydropower Engineer's duties may also involve the administration of contractor services for projects requiring bid documents, specifications and construction management. Assignments will include engineering management of projects involving mechanical, electrical or electronic control system upgrades and replacements. The Hydropower Engineer will be assigned major responsibilities relating to the generator rebuild and turbine refurbishment contract for the ten 80 MW generating units at the Wells Project.
Successful applicants should have:
- Employment experience related to maintenance/construction of hydroelectric generating units
- A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is desired but applicants with experience gained at hydroelectric generating facilities and/or maintenance and testing of high voltage rotating machinery will be considered
- Supervisory skills and experience are required
- Ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and the public in a respectful and positive manner
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- A current Washington State Driver License and evidence of good driving record
Douglas PUD offers excellent working conditions and a competitive salary and benefit package. Employee benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, personal leave plan, paid holidays, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation programs with employer matching, Health Reimbursement Accounts with employer contributions, Wellness Program, training opportunities, and more. This is an administrative position and is not subject to any of the conditions contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement other than those benefits that apply to all employees.