Own the Grid: Power Delivery Standards Engineer

Tappwfs; Washington; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Tappwfs in Washington state seeks a Distribution & Standards Engineer III–V to shape electric grid engineering standards and drive governance across projects. You will develop, review, and apply standards for distribution and substation systems, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

As you progress, you’ll mentor others, lead cross-functional standards initiatives, and participate in industry forums like IEEE and NWPPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years for Engineer III, 6+ years for Engineer IV, 10+ years for Engineer V.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong technical writing skills for specifications and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of FERC/NERC regulatory requirements.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or with teams.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, PE license, or AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and technical practices for distribution and substation systems.
• Interpret and apply industry codes and standards for engineering teams, project engineers, and construction crews.
• Review technical drawings, construction packages, and equipment specifications for compliance, cost savings, and reliability.
• Support capital project teams through design reviews, compliance assessments, and drawing reviews.
• Evaluate new materials, equipment, and emerging technologies to improve standards and operational performance.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment procurement and provide guidance on material substitutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies on technical matters.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and events, including IEEE and NWPPA.

Skills

Technical writing

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (FERC/NERC)

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Washington State Engineer in Training certification (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Job description

Tappwfs in Washington state seeks a Distribution & Standards Engineer III–V to shape electric grid engineering standards and drive governance across projects. You will develop, review, and apply standards for distribution and substation systems, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

As you progress, you’ll mentor others, lead cross-functional standards initiatives, and participate in industry forums like IEEE and NWPPA.