Engineer

Contract Rate Engineer Aide - $37.50/hour Junior Engineer - $52.37/hour Engineer Assistant - $55.87/hour Benefits EPOA Competitive wages Outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits Leave benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days (3.23 hours/week prorated based on hours paid) per calendar year up to 35 with tenure Paid Holidays – up to 11 days per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty. Employee Assistance Program State Retirement PERS participation (positions working 70 hours per month for at least 5 months each year) Optional 457 plan participation with employer matching 401(a) plan VEBA health reimbursement account Optional Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life/Voluntary Life plan option Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Recognition programs and position specific stipends Award Stipends: Safety, Employee Appreciation, Retirement Awards For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website Job Posting This position will be filled as an Engineer Aide, Junior Engineer or Engineer Assistant, based on candidate qualifications. Engineer Aide Overview The Engineer Aide, under general supervision, perform water, fiber-optic and electrical customer service engineering for the District. Initiate stakeholder engagement by meeting directly with internal and external agencies, and customers to assess, design, and communicate the needs and expectations for electrical, fiber-optic and water infrastructure. Prepare applications for easements and permits. Responsibilities Perform field studies and prepare designs and cost estimates for electrical, fiber-optic and water service. Communicate with internal and external customers daily to evaluate, design, document, determine and communicate the customer’s needs and expectations for electrical, fiber-optic and water service. Prepare and submit applications for easements and permits associated with projects. Write correspondence, technical specifications and reports, memorandums and other documents. Participate in pre-construction meeting between District operations personnel and customer/developers to review plans, specifications and work scope. Perform inspections during and after construction to ensure compliance with the design specifications. Perform related engineering and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor, including development of maps, sketches and reports; research of existing documentation; evaluation of construction materials and methods; and performance of field studies. Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. Reports To Supervisor - Customer Service Engineering Overtime exemption Non-Exempt Qualifications Education No post-secondary education required. Experience 1 year technical experience in areas such as engineering, drafting, surveying, GIS, CAD, construction management required. Experience within the utility industry, specifically related to water, network or electrical services preferred. Licenses and Certifications Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required. Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to comprehend various types of electric, fiber optic, and/or water distribution systems. Drafting and ability to use mapping symbols and legends. Demonstrate ability to effectively use with CMMS/Maximo or other maintenance management system, including cost-estimating software. Requires excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills. Use of measuring equipment and GIS aided design. Must be able to solve both algebraic and trigonometric computations accurately. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule work is required. Requires ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a dynamic daily work schedule, including periodic overtime and irregular work hours (before 8:00 am and after 5:00 pm). Ability to read prints and operating procedures. Able to interpret plans, specifications and project schedules. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Time Entry/ HRIS; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Access; AutoCAD Software, GIS, Primavera; Maximo Order Processing; Maximo Asset Management; Maximo CCMS Work Management; PC hardware and servers; heavy equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate general office equipment; power equipment; 4-wheel drive vehicles; GPS Equipment, survey levels, range finders, grade stakes and other measuring devices. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. This position communicates with the public more than 20% of the time. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. Junior Engineer Overview The Junior Engineer performs water, fiber-optic and electrical customer service engineering and staking duties for the District. Initiate stakeholder engagement by meeting directly with internal and external agencies and customers to evaluate, design, and determine requirements for water, electrical and networks infrastructure. Responsibilities Communicate with internal and external customers daily to evaluate, document and communicate the customer’s needs and expectations. The CSE will evaluate, design and determine the needs for electrical, fiber and water service to meet the customer’s requests. Prepare and deliver design options and cost estimates to customers on regular basis. This includes requirements for all labor, materials, equipment and tools. Perform job planning and scheduling for all non-emergency related work orders. Prepare and maintain work order status and target construction dates and report weekly. This includes reporting on job site readiness, inspections of customer installed facilities and communicating scheduling requirements with District Superintendents, Engineering Supervisor and customers on a daily basis. Prepare and submit applications for easements and permits associated to projects. Submit drafting and surveying. Develop budget estimates for equipment, materials, supplies, tools and vehicles in conjunction with system improvement or O&M projects. With approval, purchase equipment, materials, supplies and training. Recognize, investigate, and document boundary and right-of way evidence. Write correspondence, technical specifications and reports, memorandums and other documents. Coordinate and facilitate regular pre-construction meeting between District operations personnel and customer/developers to review plans, specifications and work scope. Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. Reports To Supervisor - Customer Service Engineering Overtime exemption Non-Exempt Qualifications Education No post-secondary education required. Two (2) years of college-level courses in engineering technologies or related field with a strong emphasis on math, science and economics preferred. Experience 3+ years utility engineering for water, network or electrical with associated field staking experience required. Experience in cost estimating using CMMS/Maximo or other maintenance system. preferred. Licenses and Certifications Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required. Skills and Abilities Working knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, practices, tools and software. Basic knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of engineering design and project management. Basic knowledge of NESC and NEC. Requires excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to solve with accuracy both algebraic and trigonometric computations. Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule work is required. Ability to develop basic engineering designs, analysis, calculations and cost estimating. Requires ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a dynamic daily work schedule, including periodic overtime and irregular work hours (before 8:00 am and after 5:00 pm). To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Time Entry/ HRIS; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Access; Microsoft Visio; Auto-Cad and GIS; Primavera; Maximo Order Processing; Maximo Asset Management; Maximo CCMS Work Management; PC hardware and servers, and heavy equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate general office equipment, and power equipment. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. This position communicates with the public more than 20% of the time. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. Engineer Assistant Overview The Engineer Assistant, under minimal supervision, takes a lead role in designing, engineering, and planning of moderate complex work for customer growth, new development, system expansion, and mandated projects required to support the Distribution, Transmission, Water, Wastewater, Networks, and Substation Group's role in providing system capacity and reliability. Works directly with customers and Operation Superintendents managing and scheduling work identified in the annual work plan. Responsible for initiating stakeholder engagement, meeting directly with internal and external agencies, customers and clientele to interpret, evaluate, and design requested Distribution, Transmission, Water, Wastewater, and Networks infrastructure. Responsibilities Coordinates and leads planning meetings with internal and external customers daily. Evaluates, documents, and communicates the customer or agency request for service, communicates District policies and engineering guidelines for new installations, modification, relocations or conversion of existing Water, Distribution and Networks facilities. Utilize a variety of standards and general engineering principals for reviewing applications for service (including Distributed Generation for wind, solar, and etc.), and to generate construction job plans and cost estimates for new and existing Water, Distribution, and Networks facilities. Responsible for calculating and estimating all labor components, material requirements, and tools required for construction crews to perform large customer growth and expansion projects, maintenance projects, agency mandated road widening projects, and system reliability projects. Performs field surveying, right-of-way verification and acquisition, utility coordination, field staking duties, and participation in permitting and easement acquisition. Performs regular planning and scheduling duties for all non-emergency Distribution related work. Prepares regular scheduling proposals for the work in accordance with the Annual work plan and customer needs. Reports on job site readiness, land use rights, inspections of customer installed facilities and communicates scheduling requirements with District Superintendents, Engineering Supervisor and customers on a daily basis Prepares applications necessary for new easements, right-of-way, government permits and other land use rights required as part of the project. Uses a variety of written and verbal communications to communicate the project impact to right-of-way and adjacent private lands. Prepares cost estimates during the annual budget season. Recognizes, investigates, and documents Distribution and water corridor encroachments. Coordinates the field investigation and generates mitigation plans to resolve encroachments or NESC clearance violations. Frequently writes correspondence including technical specifications progress reports, internal memorandums and other documents as required. Prepares and administers regular pre-construction meeting between District operations personnel and customer/developers, public and private agencies as required. Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. Reports To Supervisor - Customer Service Engineering Overtime exemption Non-Exempt Qualifications Education No post-secondary education required. Associate Degree AS degree in the field of engineering, with a strong emphasis on math/sciences such as calculus, linear algebra, classical physics, and engineering economics is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed the NWPPA Staking Technician Certification Program or equivalent course work. Experience 5+ years experience working in a utility engineering position. required. Experience in design, construction and unit price cost estimating for electrical Transmission or Distribution line systems; creating and working with Electrical system maps and one-line diagrams and project planning, computer aided drafting (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and surveying equipment required. Experience using CMMS/Maximo or equivalent work management systems preferred. Licenses and Certifications Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required. Skills and Abilities Has an in-depth working knowledge of the NESC rules, District Standards, and engineering principals which are utilized for the development of job plans and construction estimates An in-depth understanding of Maximo (CMMS) work management system is preferred. Incumbent shall have a thorough understanding of blue print reading, drafting fundamentals, surveying and field staking functions Must demonstrate proficiency in utilizing Auto-Cad, wood pole structural analysis programs, GIS and Micro Soft business applications for performing daily work functions. Strong skills in written and verbal communications are required. Incumbent must have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers in difficult circumstances. Must have the ability to calculate algebraic and trigonometric computations routinely with a high degree of accuracy. This position requires the ability to perform multiple complex projects simultaneously and maintain a dynamic daily work schedule. May require working overtime as schedules and work plan priorities change To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Time Entry/ HRIS; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Access; Microsoft Visio; Primavera; Auto-Cad and GIS; Maximo Order Processing; Maximo Asset Management; Maximo CCMS Work Management; PC hardware and servers, and heavy equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate general office equipment; power equipment; 4-wheel drive vehicles; GPS Equipment, survey levels, range finders, grade stakes and other measuring devices. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. This position communicates with the public more than 20% of the time. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. District Values Trust - We act with integrity, empathy, competence, and transparency, earning the confidence and respect of each other and the public we serve. Safety - We protect what matters most through the choices we make. Stewardship - We responsibly manage and thoughtfully oversee all resources entrusted to us for the benefit of future generations. Collaboration - We transform our deep expertise from individual advantage into shared power - partnering across teams to maximize our impact and secure our future. Courage - We boldly step into the unknown to do what matters, seeking opportunities to grow and lead. Equal Opportunity/ADA Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role. License Requirements A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment. Disclaimer The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking. #J-18808-Ljbffr