Engineer II - Electric Grid Asset Management

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals. With rapidly growing, award‑winning energy efficiency programs, the Planning team seeks an Engineer II – Electric Grid Asset Management to support asset value realization through managing risk, performance, and cost over the asset lifecycle. Under minimal supervision of more experienced staff, the engineer works on programs such as distribution cable/feeder remediation, resilience enhancements, marine crossing, transmission equipment inspection and replacement, pole inspection and remediation, substation reliability, substation SCADA, and electric vehicle enablement. The role includes reviewing asset attributes for alignment with PSE’s asset management strategy, supporting emergency response operations, and upholding safety compliance and ethical conduct standards. Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

• Works on project portfolio addressing capital cost investments to gain systematic benefits aligned with asset management strategy, grid modernization and clean energy goals.
• Interprets requirements and application of company and industry standards, guidelines, and methods.
• Creates and reviews cost estimates, assesses full system benefits and evaluates projects in IDOT/PowerPlan.
• Plans and supports 5‑year program 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or 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 or more years of practice as a degreed engineer).
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
• Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of distribution system.
• 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.

Skills

Interpretation of standards and guidelines; cost estimating and scheduling; budget planning; emergency response coordination; technical communication and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.