Senior Engineer - Energy Resources Major Projects

Puget Sound Energy • Bellevue, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! In order to support a decarbonized energy system, PSE’s Energy Resources Major Projects technical team is looking for qualified candidates to fill a new Senior Engineer position. We are on a journey to deliver on our clean energy goals, with the first major milestone occurring by 2030. This role will support this journey by providing technical due diligence and engineering expertise for the development of new assets (wind, solar, energy storage, and other technologies) to strengthen PSE’s generation portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the development of utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage systems.
This is a hybrid role based at PSE’s headquarters in Bellevue, WA. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.Job DescriptionProvides professional electrical or civil engineering services and support in the planning, design, construction, and analysis of generation facilities and assets. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE requirements and expectations. Interprets and applies existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignments involving a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements requiring considerations not previously encountered. Supports the continued development of PSE’s engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others.

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.
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 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

• At least 5-7 years’ experience in the planning, design and construction of utility-scale solar and/or energy storage projects is highly preferred.
• Experience working within the utility industry is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and equipment utilized in the design and construction of solar and/or energy storage systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or civil engineering.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
• Experience in technical management of complex, multimillion-dollar engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
• Prepares complex designs, standards, studies and analyses.
• Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
• Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations without direct 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 PSE’s engineering workforce.
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms. 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, including contractors or consultants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level