Engineer II - Electric Transmission Engineering

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is seeking an Engineer II - Electric Transmission Engineering to join our team. This position is located in multiple locations across Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Works on Transmission 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 for Transmission Designs.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 (3) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
• 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 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.
• General uses of PLS-CADD software for overhead electric transmission design and structural analysis.
• General knowledge of NESC code and other applicable industry code requirements for transmission line design.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a pay range of $82,000.00 - $136,300.00, and is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.