Standards Engineer

Liberty; Kings Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,633 - 169,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K plan with a 5% match

Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Liberty is seeking a Standards Engineer in Kings Beach, CA, to support utility infrastructure. The candidate will design and update electrical distribution construction standards and ensure compliance with US codes.

The position is open to junior and senior engineers, offering benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401K plan, competitive pay, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Junior level: 0-12 months to obtain EIT certificate.
• Field inspections of electrical facilities are required.
• Travel of about 15% required.

Responsibilities

• Engineer electrical distribution construction standards.
• Evaluate manufacturers’ designs for compliance.
• Develop and perform field studies for materials.
• Update substation and transmission construction standards.
• Provide technical training for Construction Planners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

Purpose

Located in beautiful Tahoe Vista, CA, this role offers the opportunity to support critical utility infrastructure while working in a collaborative and community-focused environment where we’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning. We're seeking a Standards Engineering to join our team who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and making a direct operations impact. Junior or Senior level engineers will plan, research, design, update, maintain, and communicate engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution type and equipment. Ensure compliance of approved material, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments. Research, analyze, and support uniform and best practices in providing solutions to related line construction and materials issues. Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.

Accountabilities

• Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost effective and aligned with applicable US standards and codes. This would include but is not limited to performing a cost/benefit analysis of new materials and new construction standards.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines. This would include the investigation and resolution of field-reported problems related to designs and materials, resolving material failure trends with suppliers, and making the appropriate changes in the standards or material specifications.
• Through maintaining knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices, develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used.
• Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with the input and assistance of the Substation Engineering department, Line Design Engineering department, and Construction Committee.
• Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.
• Actively seek out ways to improve job efficiency and standardization.
• Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.

Education and Experience

Junior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months preferred.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be capable of performing field inspections of electrical facilities, including negotiating the hazards and obstacles of typical construction sites with limited rough terrain walking.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Willing to travel (15% with some overnights).

Senior level engineer

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with 10+ years of utility experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required for level IV engineers.
• Must have the ability to express both technical and non-technical information to individuals or group in an organized, accurate and clear manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Compensation

Full salary range: $68,633 - 169,132 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.