PURPOSE OF POSITION
The system engineer is responsible for analysis of the system, receipt of input from others to determine where improvements are necessary, for managing the projects while they are in the engineering department, and to support operations as the projects are built.

CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Quality Work: Produce thorough, high-quality work with minimal errors. Seek feedback, make corrections as needed. Identify problems and solve them. Strive to improve processes. Work collaboratively with all departments and co-workers to implement systematic changes.

2. Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Utilize slow periods productively. Produce amount and volume at expected speed.

3. Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate high level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products and/or processes involved. Duly perform assigned duties. Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.

4. Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner. Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.

5. Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others. Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Contribute effectively to group efforts. Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.

6. Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed. Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.

7. Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers, board of trustees and membership.

8. Professionalism: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect. Dress in work attire appropriate to the position. Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.

9. Support of Cooperative Goals: Support cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures. Contribute effectively in support of the cooperative.

10. Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops system planning documents in conjunction with analysis of the distribution system.
• Perform assigned load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, load growth, load balancing, switching optimization, and “what if” scenario analysis of the distribution system to determine where weaknesses in the system exist or will exist in the future.
• Identify those system needs; analyze as appropriate, and funnel into project categorization and ranking process.
• Respond to day-to-day power quality concerns, protection issues, and requests for assistance from field engineers in properly designing/sizing new facilities; liaison between engineering and operations.
• Assists in recommending system changes that will maintain the quality of electric service; minimize voltage fluctuations and service interruptions.
• Assists in recommending system changes that will minimize the cost of purchased power; line losses, facility charges, maximize diversity, etc.
• Designs various capital system improvements as required such as substations, transmission lines, communications facilities, and power distribution facilities.
• Consults on technical aspects of equipment and assists in developing standards for material acquisition.
• Prepares contract specifications and documents required for contracting electrical construction work using utility engineering standards, in accordance, and compliance with local, State, Federal and national codes, and ordinances.
• Provides project management and engineering support on capital projects.
  Assists engineering manager with guidance of department in furtherance of company goals.
• Provide support when annual work plans are being developed.
• Coordinates and cooperates with all Inland personnel, the membership, local city, county, and state personnel, other utilities, contractors and vendors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Experience:
  • Five years’ electrical utility industry experience required.
  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, electrical engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code, National Electrical Code, Washington State Electrical Safety Code for utilities, power line construction, methods, materials and equipment.
  • Knowledge of utility accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of Rural Utilities Service contracting requirements and construction standards along with OSHA standards.
  • Must have a valid Washington driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Understanding of electrical substations, transmission, and distribution systems.
  • Experience in work with BPA as a power supplier.
  • Understanding of relevant environmental concerns.
  • Professional engineering license in Electrical Engineering in Washington and Idaho.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Other specific abilities required are ability to talk using the telephone and hear within normal range.

The system engineer shall have full authority to carry out these duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures and shall utilize time in such a way as to fulfill the objectives of this position and the Cooperative.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If your credentials and interest match this job, please send your completed application, cover letter and resume to: hr@inlandpower.com or mail them to, Inland Power & Light Company, 10110 W. Hallett Rd., Spokane WA 99224-7435, Attn: Human Resources.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
Inland Power and Light is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Just as our commitment to quality motivates us to go the extra mile, we cooperate with the civil rights agencies in government in an effort to ensure equal opportunity in employment through an Affirmative Action Plan. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, disability or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Inland Power will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible. Please contact the HR department at Inland Power if you would like assistance.

Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401(k), HSA, retirement plan, PTO, paid holidays and disability insurance programs.