Salary : $81,191.00 - $121,787.00 Annually
Location : 321 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position 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 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.
Position Requirements 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 this 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.
Supplemental Information 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.
About our benefits:At Lewis County PUD we believe part of having a rewarding workplace is to have a healthy work environment. You will find that we offer a full benefits package that fits all the needs of work/life balance.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time eligible employees. Actual benefits may vary by position type, check with Human Resources for specific benefit information.
All provisions in this summary are subject to change.
Insurance BenefitsMedical, Dental and VisionLewis County PUD offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. This coverage begins the first of the month after the month hired. These benefits are 100% paid by the Disritct.
Retiree CoverageWe also offer retiree medical, dental and vision benefits for those eligible.
HRA VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) PlanHRA VEBA plan is a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) which employees are enrolled into upon their hire date. Employees contribute, through payroll deduction, tax-free contributions based on specific groups as outlined below. The District matches 1% of bi-weekly gross pay.
- Union Groups:
- Age 35 years & Under : $40 per pay period
- Age 36 years thru 49 years: $60 per pay period
- Age 50 years & Older: $100 per pay period
- Non-union Group:
- 2% of bi-weekly gross pay
Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits - Group Coverage - District Paid
- $75,000 life and AD&D for eligible employees
- $1,000 life for eligible dependents
- Supplemental Life and AD&D is available for individual purchase.
Short-term Disability BenefitLewis County PUD provides short-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income while on an approved, non-work-related illness or injury. This benefit pays 70% of the employee's regular wages while on approved leave.
Long-term Disability BenefitsBase Coverage - District Paid
- 66 2/3% of base monthly salary earnings
Retirement BenefitsWashington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) The District is a member of PERS and participation is mandatory for employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Other BenefitsPerson Leave (PL)The District affords eligible employee's personal leave. The leave can be used for vacation, illness, or any other absence needed from work, as requested. PL is accrued bi-weekly as outlined below:
HolidaysEligible employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- 3 Floating Holidays (two paid, one unpaid)
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Briefly describe any experience you have working in the utility industry. If this is not applicable to your experience, what interests you in working for an electric utility?
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Briefly describe your experience analyzing or supporting system work processes.
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