Power Engineer - Now Hiring

Volt is immediately hiring for a Power Engineer in Newport, WA.

 

As a Power Engineer you will:

 

• Provide engineering analysis and design support across Power Delivery systems, including transmission and distribution infrastructure (substations, feeders, protection and control).
• Perform system studies such as load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and capacity/loading analyses to support planning and operational decisions.
• Develop and review engineering designs, specifications, and drawings for capital improvement and system upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Asset Management teams to prioritize projects and support long-range system planning.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts (e.g., NERC/WECC reliability standards, FERC licensing requirements related to generation assets, as applicable).
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies, and project documentation for internal stakeholders and, where applicable, regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors on design and construction support activities.
• Participate in periodic onsite visits for field assessments, design walkdowns, commissioning support, and project meetings.

 

This is a full-time opportunity.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related engineering discipline; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant utility engineering experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in electric utility engineering, spanning power delivery (T&D) and/or power generation environments.
• Working knowledge of utility system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination) and relevant analysis software (e.g., ETAP, CYME, PSS/E, or similar).
• Familiarity with hydroelectric generation systems and associated equipment is highly desirable given the PUD's generation portfolio.
• Understanding of NERC/WECC reliability standards and utility regulatory frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation for both    technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity while coordinating effectively with a distributed team and periodic onsite requirements.

 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

 

• Experience supporting both generation and delivery engineering functions within the same organization.
• Familiarity with FERC licensing and compliance processes for hydroelectric facilities.
• Experience with capital project planning, cost estimation, and lifecycle asset management.

 

Pay Rate: $55 - $75 per hour.

 

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

 

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

 

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

 

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.  The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

 

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