Associate Substation Engineer Entry/Journey

Associate Distribution Design Engineer (Entry): $93,516.00-$123,843.00
Associated Distribution Design Engeer (Journey): $111,092.00-$147,201.00

Apply by Date: 04/24/2024 

Posting Type: Open 

 

The intent of this job posting is to fill one regular full-time position at either the Associate Substation Engineer Entry or Journey level, and establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years.  

 

Please Note:

• You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the required and desirable qualifications sections of this posting.  
• As relevant college/university project experience may count toward meeting classification and desirable qualification requirements, it is recommended that you detail the length of the project(s) and type of work performed on your resume.

 

This position will support the substation engineering team in creating designs for and leading high-voltage substation projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing such projects during initiation, detailed design, procurement of equipment and contracts, construction support and closeout phases. The position will also support substation projects related to SMUD's Zero Carbon Plan execution and provides an excellent opportunity for future growth.
 

 

COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT: To be considered for this position, please submit responses to the following question in the cover letter portion of your application. Failure to submit the required cover letter may preclude you from proceeding in the recruitment process:

• Please provide a brief summary of your background related to substation engineering, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Purpose

Under general supervision, designs standard and non-standard transmission and distribution substations, lines, and facilities in compliance with relevant SMUD, local, state, and federal safety and engineering codes, laws, and regulations.

Nature and Scope

This classification is comprised of two levels: Level E is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level J upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring that electrical transmission and distribution facilities are adequately designed to meet SMUD power requirements as well as local, state, and federal safety and engineering codes, laws, and regulations; contributes to the development and construction of utility power system projects by preparing designs of electrical facilities such as distribution sub-stations, distribution lines, and standard and non-standard service facilities; prepares rough design drawings and diagrams; oversees the preparation of finished drawings; reviews final drawings for accuracy and conformance with design requirements; prepares draft technical specifications for equipment purchases and electrical systems; collects, computes, and compiles engineering data/statistics for equipment power requirements, electrical load surveys, and similar data and interprets and makes recommendations based on data collected.
• Ensures the performance and progress of assigned projects and the proper and efficient use of SMUD resources; develops plans that define project scope, budget, schedule, and resources; manages project design and construction including budget management, scheduling, coordination of engineering work, resources and materials, and reporting and resolution of issues; writes procedures and provides field engineering support to SMUD technicians during construction and startup of facilities; resolves conflicts with external agencies, customers and/or contract staffs, and between internal groups.
• Ensures the selection and performance of contractors in accordance with project needs, requirements, and contract agreements; reviews requests for contract services; writes specifications for contract bid requests; evaluates bids; manages contract services for assigned projects; processes contractors material submittals and drawings; inspects and reports on contractors construction procedures; performs final inspection of completed construction.
• Ensures that materials and equipment utilize