Senior Civil Engineer - Solar & Renewable Major Projects

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

4d•$108,200 - $180,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer to support development of renewable generation assets, including wind, solar, energy storage, and other technologies. The role provides civil engineering expertise, technical due diligence, design review, and support throughout planning, design, construction, and analysis. The successful candidate will serve as the civil subject matter expert for renewables projects and provide technical leadership to management, resource development staff, and other engineers. The position is hybrid, with approximately 50% remote work and 50% in-person work at PSE headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Projects are located in central and southeast Washington, Montana, and potentially other western states. Occasional overnight travel may be required; constant field presence is not required. The role is considered safety sensitive and requires pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. The position prepares and reviews complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, evaluations, due diligence, studies, and technical documents. It manages technical issues for generation resource acquisition and development from feasibility analysis through construction, coordinates complex projects, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, and works with project stakeholders, engineers, project managers, contractors, and consultants. The role also develops department strategy, shares knowledge, and mentors less senior engineers. The pay range is $108,200 to $180,200, and the position is eligible for annual goal-based incentive bonuses. PSE offers medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability insurance, voluntary supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, a 401(k) investment option, a cash balance retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another 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 eight 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

At least 5–7 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of utility-scale solar projects.
Onsite field experience in construction of utility-scale solar projects.
Familiarity with codes, standards, and equipment used in design and construction of solar and other renewable facilities.
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineering license.
Experience in technical management of complex, multimillion-dollar engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, due diligence, and studies using specialized analytical skills.
Manage technical issues for new generation resource acquisition and development from early-stage feasibility analyses through construction.
Review technical exhibits, equipment supply agreements, engineering/procurement/construction agreements, performance standards, power purchase agreements, and other technical documents.
Lead multiple critical or complex projects, including research, design, equipment specification and evaluation, and development of internal standards and procedures.
Communicate solutions verbally and in writing to personnel with varied educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
Identify potential weaknesses in the team’s work and initiate corrective action.
Document and share work to strengthen the skills of PSE’s engineering workforce.
Provide technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company.
Tailor problem solutions to PSE’s business environment and stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices and apply them to further business objectives.
Coordinate and review work performed by engineers, project managers, contractors, consultants, and others assisting with assignments.
Develop and execute department strategy in support of overall business objectives.
Schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Review designs and documentation for compliance with PSE design criteria and standards.
Coordinate with project stakeholders to identify and implement necessary project features, and ensure civil engineering considerations are incorporated into project designs.
Share knowledge with and mentor less senior engineers.
Uphold applicable safety compliance standards and promote a culture of total safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.