Engineer I - Substation Controls

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

5d•$80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is hiring an Engineer I to join its Substation Controls Design team within the Substation Engineering group. The role designs control systems for substations operating at 12 kV and above, including typical transmission levels of 115 kV and 230 kV. PSE defines substation control systems as the wiring for switchyard equipment, control houses, and control panel devices up to the protective relays. The engineer also provides field support and develops project construction drawings, including detailed schematics and wiring diagrams, to integrate relays and other electrical components that operate, protect, and automate the electrical grid. Projects may include brownfield equipment upgrades, SCADA integration, greenfield substation design, and emergency equipment replacements. The role coordinates closely with System Protection and Relay Engineering, Operations Support, and Substation Design teams. Under direct supervision from more experienced staff, the engineer conducts simple analyses and supports the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and related evaluations. Assignments are intended to develop professional knowledge and abilities through the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The position may support emergency response operations as needed. The role upholds PSE safety standards, supports a culture of total safety, conducts business honestly and ethically in accordance with the company’s core values and Code of Conduct, and performs duties in compliance with regulatory obligations. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another appropriate engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program, or NCEES Credentials evaluation completed; an EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation.
Entry level to three years of experience in engineering design, specification preparation, technical field work, or system studies. Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered at this level.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with internal and external customers on projects.
Familiarity with codes and equipment used in the design and operation of utility systems.
Experience coordinating external consultants in project execution.
EIT certificate and ability to acquire a PE license.
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
MicroStation or AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

Apply basic engineering principles, practices, theories, methods, and commonly used engineering approaches and calculations.
Use judgment to select and apply engineering methods, modify standard models, designs, or procedures, and correlate data or identify discrepancies in results.
Prepare cost estimates and specifications; perform engineering studies and designs; and conduct office and field research.
Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate project documentation.
Verify new equipment and system installations and take field measurements.
Acquire performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validate it against design parameters.
Support emergency response work, including immediate and extended restoration efforts related to weather and other system failures.
Support preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and related evaluations under direct supervision.
Provide field support and develop project construction drawings, including schematics and wiring diagrams for substation controls systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold applicable safety standards, promote a culture of total safety, and comply with regulatory obligations and the company’s Code of Conduct.