Assoc. Professor - Electrical Engineering jobs in Yakima, WA

Closing Date to Apply: April 18, 2024

Salary: $105,414.40 -$184,454.40

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 will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, oversees, manages, and supervises all engineering work in the design, installation, and/or maintenance of any aspect of Grant PUD's infrastructure with a focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, and adherence to general engineering best practices.

The Engineering Manager is the first management level in the engineering job series. The Engineering Manager provides daily management responsibilities over all aspects of Grant PUD's engineering needs. This position is responsible for overseeing electrical, engineering work.

Job Responsibilities 

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:

• Plan, assign, train, and instruct the work of engineers; prioritize and allocate work assignments to achieve established strategies: provide input on the development of engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications; ensure individual contributors are utilized appropriately and are trained, capable, and qualified to execute work assigned; participate in teams of subject matter experts to create and administer policies and procedures governing all aspects of Grant PUD's engineering tasks; provide recommendations on any controversial engineering decisions that affect critical aspects of Grant PUD's infrastructure; make decisions on basic to complex engineering escalations affecting critical infrastructure; contribute in departmental initiatives to develop, implement, and achieve strategic plans and initiatives to improve staffing competency, efficacy, and professionalism.
• Manage proper documentation, mapping, and safety planning for all aspects of Grant PUD's infrastructure; ensure all project documentation is completed and properly stored; function as main point of contact with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring proper relationship development and communication policies are followed during all interactions; oversee contractors and consultants performing engineering work
• Create, monitor, and update department budgets and high-level project schedules to make the best use of funds and personnel in meeting the needs of internal customers in alignment with Utilities’ strategic goals.
• Act as Project manager for high-level, critical projects Involving design, installation, maintenance, and repair of Grant PUD's power generation or power distribution assets; function as project stakeholder in various software programs impacting the engineering department; supervise engineering project managers through the development, design, and implementation phases of various projects; approve design changes prior to implementation.
• Be an experienced, knowledgeable resource for lower-level staff within the engineering department, as well as other areas of Grant PUD; provide general guidance and training for non-subject matter experts; participate in industry groups to keep current on relevant industry practices and educate your team and peers on those practices; cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support. 
• Perform related duties as required or assigned. 
• Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Vision 2021 Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent shall 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 & procedures.
• Actively support and 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
• Actively support programs and actions that improve our Safety Culture by:

• • Supporting the presence of safety in your Department (e.g. Include safety messages in business conversations; begin meetings as appropriate with a safety minute).

  • Ensuring supervisors are monitoring the safety actions of their teams (such as completing safety training, reporting incidents timely, etc.).

  •  Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).
  • Being viewed as a safety champion by stopping work if necessary, promoting safety activities (Continuous improvement team processes. Safety & Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) activities, etc.).

Job Requirements 

Educational Requirements

• Ten (10) years of engineering and/or engineering management experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding engineering industry standards and best practices: staff development methods set to engage team members and promote meaningful performance improvements; project management tools and techniques: technical competences with an attention toward detail.
• Skill in exercising good judgment and making well informed decisions under pressure: written and oral interpersonal communication: workflow and time management: utilizing MS office products.

Special Requirements

Required

• A valid Washington State driver’s license with no restrictions is required.

Preferred 

• A Washington State Professional Engineer license preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No 

• Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.

• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• 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

*For a full list of requirements, the 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.