Engineer I - Public Improvement South

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

6d•$80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy's Customer & System Projects team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Engineer I - Public Improvement South position. The South Regional Public Improvement Team at PSE partners with local jurisdictions to support project development and help navigate impacts to PSE facilities. When necessary, the team coordinates the relocation of PSE facilities to accommodate project requirements. Our team consists of project managers, engineers, and engineering specialists who work collaboratively to support jurisdictions and deliver successful project outcomes. Under direct supervision of more experienced staff, conducts simple analyses in support of the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other such evaluations. Works on assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities that require application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Supports emergency response operations when needed. All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

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.
This position will be duel fuel (both electric and gas).
Performs other duties as assigned.