Engineer III - Electric Transmission Engineering

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

9d•$94,300 - $156,900

About The Position

Provides professional Transmission Engineering design and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE’s Transmission facilities and assets. Responsible for major complex transmission projects to achieve safety, cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives. Reviews engineering designs, studies, specifications, construction packages, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with PSE standards and industry requirements. Interprets and applies advanced Transmission principles, theories, and practices to analyze and resolve complex transmission system challenges including new transmission lines, system upgrades, and maintenance. Supports the continued development of PSE’s engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others. Supports emergency response operations when needed. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

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.
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after five (5) or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the utility industry.
Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems.
Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
Experience working on complex engineering projects.
Use of PLS-CADD software for overhead electric transmission design and structural analysis
Knowledge of NESC code and other applicable industry code requirements for transmission line design.
Understanding of 115kV and 230kV overhead electric transmission construction practices.

Responsibilities

Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
Prepares complex Transmission designs, standards, studies and analyses.
Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
Prepares cost estimates and evaluations for Transmission project alternatives with minimal supervision.
Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiate corrective action.
Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within the department’s engineering workforce.
Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment.
Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
May lead or coordinate the work of junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and others who assist on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.)
Performs other duties as assigned.