Engineer In Training - Customer and System Projects
About The Position
Puget Sound Energy’s Customer & System Projects team is hiring an entry-level Engineer In Training (EIT). Under the direct supervision of more experienced staff, the EIT performs entry-level engineering work to become familiar with PSE’s engineering practices and functions. Assignments may span multiple engineering departments to build understanding of their roles and how they work together to serve customers, preparing the EIT for a career at PSE. The position supports engineering work for gas, electric, and energy infrastructure, including engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and evaluations. The EIT also performs field visits, gathers and analyzes information, and may support emergency response operations. The role is considered safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. The position is eligible for annual goals-based incentive bonuses. Work arrangement details will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree, or a completed NCEES Credentials Evaluation, in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another appropriate engineering discipline; an EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation.
- Entry-level experience to two years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of, or ability to acquire, an EIT certificate.
- Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields.
- Knowledge of project cost estimating or scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other evaluations.
- Apply fundamental engineering principles and theories in engineering investigations and analysis.
- Collect and organize data from multiple existing and new sources.
- Conduct background research and provide simple analyses.
- Assist experienced staff with interpretation and analysis of data.
- Develop an understanding of the basic functions of PSE’s engineering departments.
- Perform field visits and gather information to support the design and construction of gas, electric, and energy infrastructure.
- Develop contacts in each department for future engineering collaboration.
- Support emergency response operations when needed.
- Uphold safety compliance standards and promote a culture of total safety.
- Perform duties in accordance with regulatory compliance obligations and PSE’s Code of Conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) investment option
- Cash balance retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual goals-based incentive bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
