Engineer II - Distribution Reliability Planning

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is seeking an Engineer II - Distribution Reliability Planning to join the Electric Distribution Reliability Planning team. This position is part of a larger effort to improve the reliability and resiliency of the company's electric distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution planning studies and reliability analyses using Synergi Electric and other engineering software tools to evaluate system performance, conduct power flow analysis, and support identification of reliability improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze electric distribution reliability performance, including key metrics such as SAIDI, SAIFI, CEMI, and other operational performance indicators.
• Support the development and evaluation of capital and operational reliability improvement projects that align with PSE's Reliability Strategy, wildfire mitigation initiatives, resiliency objectives, and grid modernization efforts.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, analyses, and project documentation that support planning activities and project development.
• Collaborate with Capacity Planning, Asset Management, Electric System Design, Construction, System Operations, Vegetation Management, and other stakeholders to support reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support for the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE electric distribution facilities and assets.
• Review engineering designs, project documentation, and proposed solutions to help ensure projects achieve intended reliability benefits and comply with applicable codes, standards, and design requirements.
• Identify system risks, reliability concerns, and opportunities for process improvement, and assist in developing practical engineering solutions.
• Absorb and interpret new and emerging technologies, tools, and solutions that support improvements in distribution system reliability, resiliency, and operational performance.
• Apply engineering principles, company and industry standards, guidelines, and established planning methodologies to assigned work.
• Communicate technical information and recommendations through written reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Support emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts resulting from severe weather events, wildfire-related incidents, and other system disturbances.
• May coordinate the work of engineering assistants, field technicians, contractors, consultants, and others supporting assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after three (3) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
• Familiarity with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems.
• Experience with coordinating external consultants in the execution of a project.
• Possession of EIT certificate and ability to acquire PE license.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82,000.00 - $136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.