Standards Coordinator

Lewis County Public Utility District; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis County PUD is seeking a Standards Coordinator to lead the development and maintenance of construction, material, and design standards across the District. The role ensures compliance with NESC and regulatory requirements, coordinating with the Standards Committee and engineering staff to improve procedures and policy applications.

The position requires an Associate degree and 3 years of utility experience, with strong skills in cost estimation, procurement support, and field inspections to

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
• Three years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, construction or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electric utility construction and maintenance practices preferred.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction, material, and design standards.
• Evaluate engineering, construction, and maintenance procedures and make recommendations.
• Act as facilitator/coordinator for the District's Standards Committee.
• Prepare cost estimates and engineering recommendations to apply changes to District policy.
• Serve as NES C subject matter expert and ensure standards compliance.
• Coordinate procurement-related technical functions (specifications, bids, contracts).
• Perform field inspections to verify compliance with District standards.

Skills

Electrical utility knowledge

NES C knowledge

Engineering/economic evaluation

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Driver's license

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

CAD

GIS

Job description

The Standards Coordinator is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the District’s construction, material, and engineering design standards; equipment and apparatus specifications and acquisition; facilitate the District’s standards committee; and prepare technical reports in compliance with District policies and applicable government standards.

This is a non-remote position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Develop and maintain construction standards, material standards, and design standards.
• Evaluate Engineering, construction, and maintenance procedures and make recommendations.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of maintenance and construction procedures.
• Act as the primary facilitator/coordinator for the District’s Standard Committee.
• Prepare cost estimates, engineering recommendations and other information as may be necessary to apply or recommend changes to District policy.
• Act as National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) subject matter expert for the District and review District standards for compliance with NESC.
• Perform and/or coordinate maintenance of assembly unit information in District’s work management system.
• Develop technical and economic studies to make recommendations. Prepare reports to summarize and present results.
• Assist Operations department in development of maintenance and construction procedures.
• Coordinate efforts and work with consulting engineers.
• Preform the technical functions required for procurement of materials, equipment, and contractor services. This may include but is not limited to specification and bid document preparation, evaluation of bids, and contract administration.
• Prepare and submit required documentation and other reports, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Aid in the professional development and mentorship of the Engineering Department.
• Conduct field inspections of the transmission and distribution system to verify compliance with District standards.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager to help the Engineering department meet District goals and expectations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school; three (3) years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, construction or equivalent is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of electric utility construction and maintenance practices, utility distribution and transmission systems, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), utility materials, equipment, and specifications, utility safety practices and regulatory requirements, and engineering and economic evaluation principles is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

Must have a valid Driver’s license.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with drafting software, CAD, GIS, work management, or utility asset management software is preferred.

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 the job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Required to speak and hear clearly when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. Individuals may be exposed to hazardous conditions, including but not limited to obstacles, heights, open trenches, highway traffic, electric lines, all types of vegetation, fiberglass insulation, paint fumes, wood preservatives, solvents, oils, and cleaning compounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Department: Engineering

Job Code: ENG032

Location: Chehalis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Travel: Local travel up to 50%; Regular field work and attendance at public meetings or trainings.

Reports to: Transmission and Distribution Engineering Supervisor

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.