Engineer
Company: SMUD
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
We recommend you apply through our SMUD Careers page to be
considered for this position. Please create a SMUD Candidate
account, upload your resume and cover letter. This posting will
remain open until a sufficient quantity of qualified applicants
have been received but may close at any time without notice after
1/3/2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure they
are considered. The Reliability Compliance & Coordination
Department is seeking to hire a Reliability Risk Engineer. This
position is responsible for applying risk frameworks in a highly
technical environment to ensure the design, planning, maintenance
and operations of the Bulk Electric System achieves reliability and
security objectives. The successful candidate will lead
collaborative efforts with a wide range of internal and external
stakeholders to support SMUD's strategic goals while addressing
regulatory mandates and expectations Purpose To serve as a high
level technical consultant providing expert advice and counsel on
highly complex, sensitive, or controversial engineering assignments
and /or projects involving specialized or unique engineering
knowledge and consulting expertise and experience. Nature and Scope
Serves and functions as a high level technical expert and
consultant in an assigned area of professional engineering; may
work independently or with a team on projects of major complexity
and sensitivity; exercises independent judgment and discretion
within broad range of practices and guidelines. Incumbents in this
classification are typically viewed as "recognized" experts in
their field. Duties and Responsibilities Maintains relationships
and coordinates exchange and documentation of information related
to engineering modifications and related installations, testing and
acceptance between operations, maintenance, and engineering
functions, supervisors and managers, vendors and contractors and
federal, state and local governmental and regulatory agencies.
Conducts research and complex analysis of engineering systems;
develops project plans; allocates resources to project tasks;
reviews contracts, material requisitions and project documents for
accuracy and compliance to engineering requirements and standards;
provides technical oversight of project engineering work; analyzes
project costs and schedules; negotiates with external agencies and
other utility management personnel on behalf of SMUD. Reads and
interprets data from various engineering and/or power plant systems
to include engineering designs and drawings, and related
construction and operations documents; gathers and audits relevant
data from various sources and formulates timely and accurate
recommendations related to engineering modifications and/or
construction projects; enters and extracts data from engineering
databases in order to input, retrieve, maintain and update
engineering project information. Prepares and files timely reports
pertaining to environmental health and compliance for the
department and associated plant modification projects. 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.
Represents SMUD as a technical engineering expert before public,
private, governmental and regulatory agencies and bodies; makes
presentations and project updates to SMUD management, executives,
and Board of Directors. Performs related duties as required.
Required Education Bachelor degree in engineering is required.
Required Experience Qualifications 10 or more years of
progressively responsible relevant work experience in utility
operations, electrical system design, construction, project
management and project engineering to include 5 years as a project
manager and a responsible lead technical position within a major
project including design, construction and contract activities.
Knowledge Of Power and power plant mechanical and electrical
systems; various computing platforms and operating software related
to engineering data and plant operations; techniques of writing and
revising procedures; SMUD policies, procedures, applicable MOUs and
other special agreements; federal, state and local laws, codes and
regulations governing environmental health and health standards;
safety policies, practices and procedures; standard operating
procedures for modern office equipment including a computer and
applicable software; English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
standards. Skills To Prepare and file technical and administrative
reports; utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal,
engineering and computer systems and software relevant to the job;
communicate effectively orally and in writing
internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working
relationships internally/externally. Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise with applying risk frameworks including, but
not limited to those developed by ISO, COSO, NIST, and IIA, to
technical environments that support the reliability and security of
the Bulk Electric System. Strong track record with developing,
delivering, and following up on actionable recommendations to
reduce risks and achieve operational excellence. Deep understanding
and experience with FERC, NERC, and WECC regulatory structure and
its risk-based approach to compliance monitoring and enforcement.
Proven ability to collaborate with and positively influence a wide
range of internal and external stakeholders, including subject
matter experts, management, senior leadership and regulatory
authorities. In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, and
procedures related to power systems design, operations, theory,
installation, testing. Knowledge of the principles and practices,
and procedures related to thermal generation and operations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices, and procedures related
to hydroelectric generation and operations Familiarity with
relevant compliance testing and evaluation procedures for power
systems. Strong understanding of safety standards and best
practices in power systems design and operation. Experience using a
risk-based approach to identifying potential compliance risks and
work with cross-functional teams to communicate the risks and
identify where remediation is required. Excellent analytical,
problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to lead projects,
work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented
environment Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and
compliance documentation Strong ability to communicate both in
written and oral form. Good interpersonal skills Physical
Requirements Applicants must be able to perform the essential job
functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Sacramento
Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are As the nation's
sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're
proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in
Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're
"Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that
best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest
place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San
Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy
driving distance of our locations. Our Commitment to Diversity &
Inclusion SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive
culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and
connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By
working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities
for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself,
achieve your best, and thrive together. An example of our
commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when
SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires
equal pay for employees who perform "substantially similar work,"
when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at
the time those employees started within that classification. As
such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and
salaries will vary over time based on performance. SMUD is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in
employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender
(including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other
applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment
decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications,
merit, and business needs and interests. Why Sacramento,
California? The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's
sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local
universities include California State University, University of the
Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California,
Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis
Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more
than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the
Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley,
Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement.
Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology
companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of
startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings,
the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San
Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away.
Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway,
Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a
few. Hybrid Work This role will be a hybrid role that will require
being in person at one of SMUD's campuses regularly to complete
work tasks. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 10 - 15
years Salary: $142,189 - $188,323 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
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