Engineer II - Electric Commodities and Innovation

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

5d•$82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Engineer II - Electric Commodities and Innovation position within the Engineering Operations team. This role provides professional engineering services and support for PSE facilities and assets, focusing on planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis. The position involves participating in engineering projects to meet cost, schedule, and operational objectives, applying engineering principles to solve moderately complex problems, and assisting with designs, studies, and technical analyses. The engineer will collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders, develop technical expertise, and support emergency response operations. The role upholds safety compliance and ethical business conduct, adhering to PSE's core values and Code of Conduct. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after three (3) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the utility industry.
Familiarity with codes, standards, and equipment utilized in utility systems.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility business practices.
Experience supporting engineering projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Applies established engineering guidelines, standards, and procedures to solve routine to moderately complex problems.
Prepares engineering designs, studies, calculations, and analyses with appropriate review.
Assists in reviewing technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
Develops project cost estimates and evaluates alternatives under general supervision.
Supports project planning, scope development, scheduling, and budget tracking.
Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and operational requirements.
Identifies issues and recommends improvements or corrective actions.
Documents engineering work and shares knowledge with team members.
Develops solutions that align with PSE's business and operational needs.
Collaborates with engineers, field personnel, contractors, and consultants.
Supports emergency response work as requested, including system restoration efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.