Engineer II

Company:  Puget Sound Energy
Location: Clyde Hill
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sTransmissionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenEngineer IIposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Under minimal supervision of more experienced staff, an Engineer prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other such evaluations. The role involves interpreting and applying existing guidelines, engineering principles, practices, and theories to complete assignments with many interrelated elements. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate on project teams to successfully complete projects aimed at reinforcing energy delivery or power generation systems. This position also offers opportunities to enhance technical and managerial knowledge about our processes and systems.The engineer also works on project teams to support the successful completion of projects designed to reinforce the energy delivery or power generation systems. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Job Responsibilities Responsible for preparing studies and analyses to develop and justify capacity and reliability projects for the electric transmission system. Run power system simulation, modeling and analysis using advanced power system analysis programs. Works on projects that are often composed of many interrelated elements. Interprets requirements and application of company and industry standards, guidelines, and methods. Applies engineering principles, practices, theories. Creates and reviews cost estimates, and provides economic analysis for project alternatives. Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation. Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiates corrective action. Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design requirements. Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures. May coordinate the work of engineering assistants, technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants). Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 3 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual's skill acquisition rates can vary significantly. Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills. Desired Qualifications Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects. Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems. Experience in transmission planning and operations is desired. Experience in transmission design, maintenance, an

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