Transmission and Distribution Engineer

Grays Harbor Public Utility District

Salary: $88k - $105k
Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: Aberdeen, Washington, United States
Job type: Full-time

About the role

About the Department

Our Mission
Serve our community with high value utility services at the lowest practical cost.

Position Information
Reporting to the System Engineering Supervisor, performs electrical engineering for the District's transmission and distribution systems. Duties and tasks include design, cost estimating, drawing preparation, calculations, material and bid specifications, planning and analysis in support of the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission, overhead primary and underground primary distribution lines and related equipment.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required. Transmission and Distribution power utility experience is preferred but not required and candidates with other relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply. Certified Engineer in Training (EIT) for Level I and II or licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Washington for Level III is preferred.

**The successful candidate will be hired at Level I, II, or III depending on experience.**

Status: Full-time, Exempt. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IBEW Local Union No. 77.
Work Week: Monday - Friday
First Review Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Salary Ranges: Effective February 1, 2026
Monthly Salary Ranges
Level I (0-4+ years) $7,349 - $8,828
Level II (5-8+ years) $9,077 - $11,833
Level III (9+ years) $12,188 - $13,372

Duties and Responsibilities:

The complexity of work assignments varies based on experience and increases with progress and advancement through each Level. Please review the associated job descriptions (links below) for more specific information.

T&D Engineer Level I Job Description
T&D Engineer Level II Job Description
T&D Engineer Level III Job Description

Only complete applications, including a cover letter, résumé, completed online Government Jobs application, and complete responses to the supplemental questions will be considered. This position is open until filled, with a review of applications received before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Position Duties

Design and Maintenance

Provide entry-level engineering support for overhead and underground distribution, secondary electrical services, and transmission projects.
Perform routine electrical engineering design and analysis for projects.
Participate in preparation of specifications for contractor bids on distribution system construction projects.
Participate in coordinating projects and other activities and work with contractors and consulting engineers on design, construction and specifications of distribution and transmission projects.
Participate in the evaluation of distribution system protection coordination schemes.
Participate in fault studies for proper application of fuses, reclosers and substation relay settings.
Participate in economic evaluations and cost estimating for distribution and transmission system projects and operation.
Provide instruction and answers to questions concerning design issues.

General Engineering

Provide basic electrical engineering support to other departments.
Develop and update computer analysis programs or tracking systems for appropriate projects.

Other

Participate in presentations, special projects, and assignments as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable laws, codes, standards, and accepted safety practices relating to electrical utility work.
Ability to apply engineering theory to system studies and basic electrical power system design.
Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision.
Thorough knowledge of basic fundamentals of electricity.
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, drawing, designing and mathematics.
Knowledge in the operation of personal computers and office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization, contractors, and customers.
Demonstrated ability to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university; or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides the necessary skills to perform professional electrical engineering work on electrical power systems.
0 – 3 years of relevant experience

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license (out of state residents have 30 days from date of hire to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license) and qualify for the District's auto liability insurance.

Work is performed in an office and in the field.
Individual may be exposed to conditions and hazards from brush, obstacles, debris, holes, fences, and open trenches associated with construction sites and/or rural areas of service; and to conditions and hazards associated with decrepit buildings.
Individual is exposed to electrical high voltage lines. Individual may be exposed to aggressive animals.
This position may necessitate working beyond normal business hours.
Overnight travel may be required.

About Grays Harbor Public Utility District

Provides electrical and telecommunications utility services to Grays Harbor County.

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