**Description** **Closing Date to Apply:** Open Until Filled **Number of Positions:** 1 **Salary** : **Engineer III:** $86,569.60- $139,380.80 **Engineer IV:** $103,168.00- $180,523.20 Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range. **Benefits** : This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits. Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org) _Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process._ **Position Summary** Be part of the Control Systems Engineering team responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the real-time control systems that support Grant County PUD’s operation of our generation assets. This role will primarily focus on supporting our Generation Management System (GMS), hardware and data historian. The control systems department is also responsible for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), energy management (EMS), Energy Accounting Systems (EAS), custom application & interface software, and databases. The infrastructure includes firewalls, switches, servers, storage arrays, workstations, and all tools required to manage and secure the environment. **Essential Functions** Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: **Engineer III:** + Maintain, configure, and repair the Utilities’ Generation Management and Data Historian systems and user interfaces used by operations improving functionality, accuracy, engineering compliance, and user interface optimization. Update system layouts, visualizations, and fields providing users with clear, consistent, and complete information on critical infrastructure. + Expand system functionality by reviewing engineering documentation and providing feedback to stakeholders. Model GMS changes and configurations by verifying all requirements are within established standards. Update system as needed to support new or changed Plant systems. Validate changes with point-to-point verification of control operations, analog data collection, and alarm operations. + Work with technicians, operators, and team members to support design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting + Develop recommendations for system integration requirements; develops or assist with developing cost estimates, funding requests, or proposals based on needs for system upgrades or maintenance; perform data analysis using a variety of tools, reports, and ad-hoc report creation required by stakeholders; coordinate, perform, and analyze system needs and make recommendations to improve the Control System. + Provide training and development of upgraded or modified Control System software and hardware changes that affect end users. + Develop and support asset management and budget strategies for hardware and software applications. + Cross-train with team members in one other focus area. + Review engineering drawings produced internally and externally to verify compliance with current system capabilities. + Support energy management system and energy accounting system teams.  + Work directly with other team members to learn how to diagnose and resolve communications and data issues related to application communication, telemetry and infrastructure. This includes capturing and/or analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and other similar tools. + Learn to collect, store, and report on data required to prove Grant PUD is meeting relevant regulatory requirements; complete Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other compliance reporting requirements including documenting system failovers, generating change control documentation, assisting with patch management, upgrading system firmware, and testing configuration changes for security risks; run SQL queries providing evidence of compliance. + Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standard operating procedures, and best practices. + Perform related duties as required or assigned. + Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The employee should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies and procedures. + Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: + Following all safety policies and procedures. + Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. + Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. + Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance. **Engineer IV:** + Oversee, direct, maintain, configure, and repair the Utilities’ Generation Management and Data Historian systems and user interfaces used by operations improving functionality, accuracy, engineering compliance, and user interface optimization. Update system layouts, visualizations, and fields providing users with clear, consistent, and complete information on critical infrastructure. + Expand system functionality by reviewing engineering documentation and providing feedback to stakeholders. Model GMS changes and configurations by verifying all requirements are within established standards. Update system as needed to support new or changed Plant systems. Validate changes with point-to-point verification of control operations, analog data collection, and alarm operations. + Work with technicians, operators, and team members to support design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting + Develop recommendations for system integration requirements; develops or assist with developing cost estimates, funding requests, or proposals based on needs for system upgrades or maintenance; perform data analysis using a variety of tools, reports, and ad-hoc report creation required by stakeholders; coordinate, perform, and analyze system needs and make recommendations to improve the Control System. + Provide training and development of upgraded or modified Control System software and hardware changes that affect end users. + Develop and support asset management and budget strategies for hardware and software applications. + Cross-train with team members in one other focus area. + Review engineering drawings produced internally and externally to verify compliance with current system capabilities. + Support energy management system and energy accounting system teams. + Oversee diagnosing and resolving communications and data issues related to application communication, telemetry and infrastructure. This includes capturing and/or analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and other similar tools. + Collect, store, and report on data required to prove Grant PUD is meeting relevant regulatory requirements; complete Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other compliance reporting requirements including documenting system failovers, generating change control documentation, assisting with patch management, upgrading system firmware, and testing configuration changes for security risks; run SQL queries providing evidence of compliance. + Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standard operating procedures, and best practices. + Support procurement and contract management processes to obtain hardware, software, and contract labor support. Facilitate vendor support by onboarding contractors with our processes and addressing needs to keep work flowing. + Support onboarding, mentoring, and training for less experienced team members + Perform related duties as required or assigned. + Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The employee should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies and procedures. + Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: + Following all safety policies and procedures. + Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions. + Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. + Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance. **Education and Experience** **Engineer III** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. + Three (3) to Six (6) years of experience in maintaining applications providing 24x7 support of critical operations. + A valid state driver's license. **Preferred Qualifications** + A Washington State Engineering in Training + Utility experience. **Engineer IV** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. + Six or more years of experience in maintaining applications providing 24x7 support of critical operations with at least three of those years supporting generation management systems. + A valid state driver's license. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or Cyber Security + Professional Engineer (PE). + Experience with ovation. **Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Knowledge of NERC standards and regulations + Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding electrical engineering industry standards and best practices + Knowledge of data processing sufficient to be able to review program specifications, design programs and write or modify software code + Knowledge of common application development patterns, including, but not limited to, Software Engineering best practices for all applicable technology, client-server architecture, service applications, object-oriented, and object-based software design + Skill in problem-solving and thinking critically + Independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents, and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations + Written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management + Utilizing MS office products; specialized software, tools, and applications **Physical Requirements** + Position may be eligible for partial hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No + Majority of work is performed in a standard office + Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle + Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours _*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)_ _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, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._