Salary: $7,349.00 - $13,372.00 Monthly
Location : 2720 Sumner Ave, Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-0006
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
About the Position
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
Next Review Date: Monday, August 24, 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.
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 Monday, August 24, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications and Working Conditions
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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As of May 2026
The information below is a summary of the District's employment practices. For complete information and specific criteria refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and appropriate District policies.
All provisions in this summary are subject to change.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) PLAN
The Personal Leave bank is a combined leave bank. It can be used for sickness and vacation and other absences as requested. PTO is accrued each pay-period. Regular, full-time employees earn Personal Leave as indicated below. Personal Leave for part-time employees will be prorated based on hours worked.
Years of Accrual
Years of
Accrual
Employment Rate (days)
Employment
Rate (days)
During the:
During the:
16th year
33
1st year
21
2nd year
21
17th year
34
3rd year
21
18th year
35
4th year
21
19th year
35
5th year
24
20th year
36
6th year
24
21st year
36
7th year
25
22nd year
36
8th year
25
23rd year
36
9th year
26
24th year
36
10th year
27
25th year
37
11th year
28
26th year
37
12th year
29
27th year
37
13th year
30
28th year
37
14th year
31
29th year
37
15th year
32
30th year
39
HOLIDAYS
The following holidays are observed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (when falls on Monday-Thursday).
Each August 1st, regular employees will receive three additional holidays, designated as "Floating Holidays". The Floating Holidays are available on August 1 of each year and must be used within the next 12 months.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The District is a member of the Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). Participation is mandatory for all employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. PERS determines the percentage of Employee and Employer contributions. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Regular employees receive Medical/Vision Insurance. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment. The District will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the total Medical premium for selected coverage.
Employees who retire under PERS or Social Security are provided with the same Medical and Dental coverage as active employees for a period of time equivalent to 1 month of coverage for each month of service, or, until age 65, whichever is sooner. Division of premium is the same as for active employees. Those retirees whose medical coverage extends up to age 65 are eligible for Supplemental Medicare coverage, based on a fixed District premium. Dental coverage ends at age 65.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Dental Insurance is also provided for regular employees. The District will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the total Dental premium for their selected coverage. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The District provides a $40,000 basic/double indemnity life insurance policy for each regular employee. In addition, each employee will be insured for Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) in the amount of $100,000.
Additional Life and/or AD&D Insurance is available for individual purchase.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) INSURANCE
Following the six-month eligibility requirement, regular employees are provided with LTD Insurance that provides a benefit of 40% of regular earnings. The employee has the option of purchasing an additional 20% of coverage. Benefits are available after the ninetieth day of disability.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
IRS sponsored plans 401(k) and 457 are available to regular employees. Contributions to such plans are made on a tax-deferred basis. Employees are eligible to participate after six months of employment.
For regular bargaining unit employees with one (1) credited year of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first two percent (2%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of one percent (1 %)).
With two (2) credited years of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first four percent (4%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of two percent (2%)).
With three (3) credited years of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first six percent (6%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of three percent (3%)).
Thereafter, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first eight percent (8%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of four percent (4%)).
CREDIT UNION
Membership in the Utility Employees Federal Credit Union is offered to the District employees and their families. Payroll deduction is available for deposits and loan payments.
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Please describe your formal education, training, and experience that makes you qualified for this position - especially how it relates to transmission and distribution engineering work.
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Please describe an example of when you worked with a diverse team with different views and opinions. What was the outcome?
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Please describe how you initiate, plan, prioritize, and manage a diverse work load.
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Please describe your experience with customer service. What does it mean to you and how does it apply to the position you are applying for?
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Number of years relevant experience in electrical engineering functions:
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