Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to join its Transmission Planning department. This role is part of a broader team of Engineers and is posted as an Engineer I, II, III, and Senior Engineer. The position involves performing studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs, developing infrastructure projects, and supporting emergency response operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs and develop infrastructure projects to support system reliability and performance.
• Develop transmission system models in consideration of applicable load and resource forecasts and expected system topology over a 10-year planning horizon.
• Complete complex power system modeling, simulation, and analysis using advanced power system analysis programs, such as PowerWorld.
• Interpret available codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines for application to identified system needs and the development of infrastructure projects to address those needs.
• Document project need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide professional engineering service and support in the construction, operation, and maintenance of PSE facilities and assets.
• Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards applicable to the Transmission Planner and/or Planning Coordinator.
• Document transmission plans in compliance with PSE’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
• Support the maintenance of technical specifications for interconnection of resources under state jurisdiction.
• Participate in public meetings related to PSE’s transmission plans as needed.
• Support the completion of study work related to FERC/OATT processes such as generator interconnection or transmission service requests.
• Coordinate with Integrated Resource Planning on the incorporation of renewable energy resources on PSE’s local system.
• Represent PSE at appropriate regional transmission planning forums, such as those at NorthernGrid and Western Power Pool (WPP) as needed.
• Maintain and update internal planning criteria and guidelines as needed to reflect changing industry trends.
• Document and share work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives.
• Ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment.
• Identify potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiate corrective action.
• Support 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).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or Professional Engineering (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 working in the utility industry.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Additional Information

Puget Sound Energy offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including a range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.