Engineer I

Puget Sound Energy • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Engineer I position within its Customer & System Projects team. This role involves conducting simple analyses to support engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, and system studies. The position requires applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to develop professional knowledge and abilities. The Engineer I will also support emergency response operations when needed and uphold PSE's safety compliance standards, promoting a culture of total safety. The role demands conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and the 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

• 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.
• Prior electric distribution experience
• Prior construction management experience
• Experience in customer service

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• supplemental life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) investment option
• cash balance retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees