Transmission Planning Engineer III

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer III to join their dynamic team. This position plays a crucial role in planning, constructing, and maintaining the company's transmission facilities.

Responsibilities

- Conduct studies and analyses to determine transmission system needs and develop infrastructure projects. - Create transmission system models considering load forecasts and system topology over a 10-year planning horizon. - Utilize advanced power system analysis tools like PowerWorld for complex modeling, simulation, and analysis. - Interpret relevant codes, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with PSE's expectations. - Prepare detailed justifications for project needs and solutions for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Provide engineering support in the construction, operation, and maintenance of PSE facilities. - Ensure adherence to NERC Reliability Standards and PSE's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT). - Participate in public meetings related to PSE's transmission plans. - Assist in maintaining technical specifications for interconnection of resources under state jurisdiction. - Support the completion of study work related to FERC/OATT processes. - Collaborate with Integrated Resource Planning on incorporating renewable energy resources onto PSE's local system. - Update and maintain internal planning criteria and guidelines to reflect industry trends. - Share work with colleagues to enhance the engineering workforce's depth and breadth. - Address potential weaknesses in assigned tasks and implement corrective actions. - Support emergency response operations as required, including immediate and extended restoration efforts.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related engineering field. A PE license may substitute for a degree. - At least five years of practical engineering experience, typically gained after obtaining a degree. - Strong organizational, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience working in the utility industry. - Familiarity with codes and equipment used in utility system design and operation. - Possession of a Professional Engineer license. - Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices. - Experience with complex engineering projects.