Engineer I - Customer and System Projects

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

6d•$80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates for an Engineer I - Customer and System Projects position within its Customer & System Projects team. This role involves conducting simple analyses for engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, and system studies under the supervision of experienced staff. The position requires developing professional engineering knowledge and abilities through standard techniques and procedures, and supporting emergency response operations when needed. The role also emphasizes upholding safety compliance, promoting a total safety culture, and conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and Code of Conduct. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

ABET accredited, or completed NCEES Credentials evaluated, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline. An EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation.
Entry level to three (3) years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies. Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate.
Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis.
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling.
Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

Applies basic engineering principles, practices, theories and methods and use of commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
Uses judgment in the selection and application of engineering methods, the modification of standard models, designs, or procedures, and when correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results.
Prepares cost estimates and specifications, performs engineering studies and designs, conducts office and field research.
Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate project documentation.
Provides verification and field measurements of new equipment and system installations.
Acquires performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validates against design parameters.
Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
Performs other duties as assigned.