Engineer II - Substation Controls

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

5d•$82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s Substation Controls Design team is seeking an engineer to design control systems for substations operating at 12 kV and above, including typical transmission voltages of 115 kV and 230 kV. PSE defines control systems as the wiring for switchyard equipment, the control house, and control panel devices up to the protective relays. The role 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 substation equipment upgrades, SCADA integration, greenfield substation design, and emergency equipment replacements. The position is part of the Substation Engineering group and coordinates with System Protection and Relay Engineering and Substation Design. Under minimal supervision from more experienced staff, the engineer prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and evaluations. The engineer supports project teams working to reinforce energy delivery or power generation systems and develops technical and managerial knowledge of PSE processes and systems. The role supports emergency response operations when needed and upholds safety, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with internal and external customers on projects.
Familiarity with codes and equipment used in utility system design and operation.
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

Design substation control systems for substations operating at 12 kV and above.
Provide field support and develop project construction drawings, including detailed schematics and wiring diagrams.
Integrate relays and other electrical components inside substations to operate, protect, and automate the electrical grid.
Prepare engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and evaluations.
Support project teams working to reinforce energy delivery or power generation systems.
Work on projects with many interrelated elements and interpret company and industry requirements, standards, guidelines, and methods.
Apply engineering principles, practices, and theories.
Create and review cost estimates and provide economic analysis for project alternatives.
Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate documentation.
Identify potential weaknesses in assigned work and initiate corrective action.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design requirements.
Support emergency response, including immediate and extended restoration efforts resulting from weather and other system failures.
May coordinate engineering assistants, technicians, contractors, consultants, or others assisting with assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold safety compliance standards, promote a culture of total safety, and perform duties in accordance with regulatory obligations and PSE’s Code of Conduct.