APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are asked to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document.
Note from the hiring manager: If there is something specific that you would like to share outside of your resume, there is room for you to do this in your cover letter. This is optional so feel free to use it but ok to skip also. I look forward to learning more about you.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for May 29.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H-1B, E-3, F-1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas. Candidates and employees must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The advertised hiring range for level I will be $82,800, - $103,500, with a maximum opportunity of up to $124,200 with tenure and strong performance.
The advertised hiring range for level II will be $94,400, - $118,000, with a maximum opportunity of up to $141,600 with tenure and strong performance.
The advertised hiring range for level III will be $113,520, - $141,900, with a maximum opportunity of up to $170,280 with tenure and strong performance.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, and a VEBA health reimbursement account.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .
JOB POSTING
This position will be filled at the System Software Engineer I, II or III level, contingent upon the experience of the selected candidate.
Overview
The Systems Software Engineer supports Chelan PUD’s mission of delivering reliable, innovative utility services by designing, developing, maintaining, and improving software solutions that enable critical business and operational systems. This role contributes to secure, scalable, and high-performing applications while advancing Agile and DevOps practices across the organization. Depending on experience level, incumbents build foundational engineering skills, independently deliver complex technical solutions, and may provide mentorship, technical leadership, and strategic guidance to improve software quality, team effectiveness, and continuous innovation in support of District operations.
For a full job description for each level, go to www.chelanpud.org/careers
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions using modern development frameworks and engineering practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Security, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Participate in Agile and DevOps processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, deployments, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze requirements, troubleshoot software issues, identify technical risks, and support solution design to improve system performance and reliability.
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and adoption of engineering standards, best practices, and District software development processes.
- Support team growth through collaboration, mentoring, coaching, and fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and innovation.
- Maintain compliance with District policies, safety requirements, and required training while supporting dependable operations and service delivery.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science or a related field is required; equivalent experience may substitute year-for-year for education requirements.
Positions are filled at varying levels based on experience, ranging from entry-level candidates with foundational software engineering knowledge to experienced professionals with 5+ years designing and delivering complex software solutions.
Experience working within Agile environments, DevOps practices, modern development frameworks, and software lifecycle methodologies is preferred. Utility industry experience and relevant certifications in Agile, DevOps, cloud technologies, or related disciplines are desirable.
Skills & Abilities
- Software Engineering & System Design: Ability to develop, analyze, and design maintainable, scalable, and reliable software solutions aligned with architectural standards.
- Agile, DevOps & CI/CD Practices: Experience contributing to Agile teams, sprint processes, automated deployments, and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
- Programming Quality & Secure Development: Knowledge of version control, code reviews, testing strategies, secure coding practices, and software quality standards.
- Problem Solving & Systems Analysis: Ability to interpret requirements, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and identify technical risks and solutions.
- Collaboration & Communication: Effectively work with technical and non-technical stakeholders while documenting solutions and communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Commitment to learning, innovation, process improvement, and—at higher levels—mentoring, coaching, and supporting team development.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.
Pay: $82,800.00 - $141,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
