Senior Engineer - Electric RCA

Job Description

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a collaborative and innovative engineer to support the continued development and execution of its electric reliability Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program. This role contributes to improving reliability across PSE's transmission, distribution, and substation systems through technical analysis, problem solving, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program, including developing and maintaining RCA tools, templates, processes, reports, and program documentation.
• Prepare complex analyses, studies, reports, presentations, evaluations, and recommendations to support electric system reliability, operational performance, and business decision-making. Clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interpret and apply engineering principles, guidelines, standards, codes, and operational requirements to reliability investigations, equipment performance issues, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify reliability risks, operational concerns, and areas for process improvement. Develop and recommend corrective actions and practical solutions tailored to PSE's business environment.
• Perform detailed reviews of technical documentation, analyses, reports, and recommendations to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, and supporting documentation for reliability initiatives and project alternatives. Assist in planning and developing project and program budgets.
• Collaborate and coordinate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance organizations, project managers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support reliability improvement efforts and RCA investigations.
• Document and share RCA findings, lessons learned, and best practices to support continuous improvement and strengthen PSE's engineering workforce.
• Analyze industry trends, reliability practices, and emerging technologies to support improvements in system reliability and operational performance.
• May lead or coordinate the work of engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, contractors, consultants, and others supporting assigned projects or program activities.
• Support emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather events or other system failures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum 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.
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after eight (8) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with performing Root Cause Analysis evaluations.
• Experience working in the utility industry.
• Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of 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.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue