We are posting this opportunity for an Associate Substation Engineer Entry along with a Senior Substation Engineer, and Associate Substation Engineer Journey position. The department will be filling only two positions which may be at any of the listed levels. If you are interested in also being considered for Senior Substation Engineer or Associate Substation Engineer Journey, you will need to apply to those requisitions directly.
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.
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.
Purpose
Under general supervision, designs standard and non-standard electrical transmission and distribution substations, 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 "J" of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey-level 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 transmission and distribution substations, and standard and non-standard service facilities; prepares rough/conceptual 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 utilized in the construction and maintenance of SMUD power distribution and transmission facilities meet established standards, specifications, and quality requirements; performs source inspections of manufacturing facilities for pre-qualification and during production; prepares receipt inspection procedures; conducts receiving inspection on critical items; works with the test laboratory to conduct electrical and mechanical tests on new materials to identify suitability for intended use and compliance with specifications.
- Maintains working relationships with other departments and work groups that interface with assigned projects; develops and maintains clear and open channels of communication; obtains and dispenses information necessary to projects; confers on situations and problems of mutual concern.
Contributes to the development and appearance of SMUD property exteriors by developing landscaping and irrigation design and specifications with emphasis on the selection of materials for quality, low maintenance, hardiness, size, and compliance with environmental requirements.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the close guidance of Senior and/or Principal level Substation Engineers, increases technical knowledge and expertise by learning and performing the following functions/duties: develops substation design and construction standards; evaluates new substation materials and equipment; coordinates trial material and equipment installations and performs comprehensive review of application, construction issues, test results, and performance; initiates stock material specifications for new material purchases, modifications, or deletion of obsolete equipment to maintain supply of safe, high quality equipment to build SMUD's transmission and distribution substation and facilities; inspects manufacturers' plant facilities to evaluate their production procedures and capabilities; identifies quality control measures and test material methods to improve uninterrupted flow, quality, and cost reduction of SMUD stock distribution materials; assesses failed distribution equipment/materials and recommends corrective actions; designs transmission and distribution substations.
- Performs a variety of duties to support the overall achievement and completion of department project; assists in planning, reviewing, and conducting work activities and researching required project information associated with department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule as outlined in the project plan/contract.
- Performs other related duties as needed to include working outside of typical business hours when necessary.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience Qualifications
At least one (1+) year of progressively responsible relevant work experience in the planning, design, and operation of electric utility transmission and distribution systems and facilities, including distribution and transmission substations.
Required Licenses/Certificates
Valid California Driver's License.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
6201 S St
Sacramento
California United States
www.smud.org
