Engineer I - Substation Controls

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy's Engineering Operations team is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Engineer I - Substation Controls position. This role is responsible for designing controls systems for substations with voltages of 12kV and above. The controls systems include all wiring for switchyard equipment, control house, and control panel devices up to the protective relays. Controls engineers are also responsible for field support and developing project construction drawings, including detailed schematics and wiring diagrams, to integrate relays and other electrical components for operating, protecting, and automating the electrical grid. Project work encompasses planned programs like "brownfield" substation equipment upgrades and SCADA integration, new "greenfield" substation design, and emergency equipment replacements. This role is within the Substation Engineering group and requires close coordination with other PSE engineering teams, including System Protection and Relay Engineering, and Substation Design. Under direct supervision, the engineer will conduct simple analyses for engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, and system studies. The role involves developing professional knowledge and abilities by applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to engineering tasks and supporting emergency response operations when needed. The position upholds safety compliance standards and promotes a culture of total safety. It also requires conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring all duties are performed in compliance with regulatory obligations. 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

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

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.