Engineer I - Customer and System Projects

Puget Sound Energy • Kent, WA

6d • $80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is hiring an Engineer I for its Customer & System Projects team. Under direct supervision of more experienced staff, the Engineer I conducts simple analyses supporting engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and related evaluations. Assignments are designed to develop professional knowledge and abilities through the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to related engineering tasks. The role also supports emergency response operations when needed.

The position upholds safety compliance standards in PSE operating and field procedures, supports a culture of total safety, and performs duties honestly, ethically, consistently with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct, and in accordance with regulatory obligations. It is classified as safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240 and requires pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process. The role’s pay range is $80,200 to $115,800 and it is eligible for annual goals-based incentive bonuses.

Requirements

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another appropriate engineering discipline, or completed NCEES Credentials evaluation; an EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation.
• Entry level to three 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 candidates 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

• Apply basic engineering principles, practices, theories, and methods, using commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations.
• Use judgment to select and apply engineering methods, modify standard models, designs, or procedures, correlate data, and 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 and take field measurements of new equipment and system installations.
• Acquire performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validate it against design parameters.
• Support emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
• Uphold safety compliance standards and promote a culture of total safety.
• Perform duties honestly and ethically, consistently with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct, and in accordance with regulatory compliance obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Annual goals-based incentive bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level