Local Transmission System Planning Engineer I

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s Transmission Strategy & Planning department is looking for an Engineer to join the Local Transmission System Planning team! The Engineer prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other such evaluations. This person will provide professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE electric transmission facilities and assets. This will include knowledge and analysis of the interconnected transmission system and the applicable NERC and FERC compliance requirements that govern Transmission Planning and Operation. This role will interpret and apply existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignments with many interrelated elements. The engineer also works on project teams to support the successful completion of projects designed to reinforce the energy delivery or power generation systems. Work on assignments is also performed with the goal of growing the engineers’ technical and managerial knowledge about PSE processes and systems. The ideal candidate 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 in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline.
Entry level to 3 years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies. Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level.

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate.
Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis.
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling.
Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs
Complete complex power system modeling, simulation, and analysis using advanced power system analysis programs, such as PowerWorld.
Interpret available codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines for application to identified system needs and the development of infrastructure projects to address those needs.
Create and review cost estimates, and perform economic cost/benefit analysis for project alternatives.
Document project need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards applicable to the Transmission Planner and/or Planning Coordinator.
Document transmission plans in compliance with PSE’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
Support the maintenance of technical specifications for interconnection of resources under state jurisdiction.
Perform study work related to the interconnection of large retail loads.
Support the completion of study work related to FERC/OATT processes such as generator interconnection or transmission service requests.
Coordinate with Integrated Resource Planning on the incorporation of renewable energy resources on PSE’s local system.
Maintain and update internal planning criteria and guidelines as needed to reflect changing industry trends.
Document and share work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
Ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment.
Identify potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiate corrective action.
Support emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
May coordinate the work of engineering assistants, technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

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