Engineer III - Substation Controls

Puget Sound Energy•Kent, WA

5d•$94,300 - $156,900

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s Substation Engineering group is seeking an engineer to design controls systems for substations operating at voltages of 12 kV and above. Substation controls include wiring for switchyard equipment, control houses, 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 engineer coordinates closely with System Protection and Relay Engineering and Substation Design. The position provides professional engineering support for planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE facilities and assets. It schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects, reviews designs and documentation, applies engineering principles to complex assignments, shares knowledge with the engineering workforce, and supports emergency response when needed. The role is safety sensitive and subject to pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another appropriate engineering field, or a PE license in lieu of a degree.
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating, and scheduling; typically achieved after five or more years of practice as a degreed engineer.
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the utility industry.
Familiarity with codes and equipment used in the design and operation of utility systems.
Professional Engineering license.
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
Experience working on complex engineering projects.
Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Interpret and modify available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
Prepare complex designs, standards, studies, and analyses.
Review internal and external technical documents in detail.
Prepare cost estimates and evaluate project alternatives with minimal supervision.
Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate documentation.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
Identify potential weaknesses in assigned work and initiate corrective action.
Document and share work to strengthen engineering skills within the department.
Tailor problem solutions to PSE’s business environment.
Support emergency response, including immediate and extended restoration efforts caused by weather and other system failures.
May lead or coordinate junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, contractors, consultants, and others assisting on projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Design substation controls systems and provide field support.
Develop construction drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams for integration of relays and other substation electrical components.
Schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Promote safety and comply with applicable operating and field procedures, regulatory obligations, and the Code of Conduct.