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Chelan County PUD · 1 month ago

Civil Engineer, Transmission & Distribution (II, III, Senior I or Senior II)

Wenatchee, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $127K/yr

Chelan PUD is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, construction, and operation of overhead transmission and distribution facilities. This role involves performing engineering calculations and design, preparing plans and specifications, and managing projects to ensure safe and reliable power system performance.

ElectronicsEnergyGovernmentRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design, analysis, and calculations for overhead power lines, including use of specialized line design and structure analysis software

Prepare and review technical plans, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and feasibility study sections for transmission and distribution projects

Provide field support during construction, including answering technical questions, reviewing options, resolving construction issues, and supporting inspections and testing

Coordinate with System Operations on switching, outage planning, and system status analysis to support safe and reliable operations

Manage or support projects from initiation through closeout, including scheduling, budgeting, progress reporting, materials procurement, and consultant/contractor coordination

Interpret and apply applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NERC) and support compliance-related activities and documentation

Qualification

Civil/Structural EngineeringTransmission & Distribution DesignEngineering Software ProficiencyIndustry Codes & StandardsProject ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles as applied to transmission and distribution line design

Working knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, construction methods, and QA/QC practices

Proficiency with engineering and project software (e.g., PLS-CADD or similar line design tools, Primavera or MS Project, Excel, Word, Maximo or similar asset management tools)

Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems, evaluate alternatives, and present clear technical recommendations

Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, field crews, contractors, and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and (at senior levels) lead teams and mentor less-experienced engineers