Senior Engineering Specialist - Drafting

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

1d•$82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an open Senior Engineering Specialist - Drafting position within the Engineering Operations team. This role involves developing solutions to complex technical problems, requiring extensive knowledge of the subject matter and familiarity with related disciplines. The specialist will lead the preparation of distribution engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, material entries, or studies. Duties may include setting policies and procedures for data and records management, conducting research, performing calculations, managing engineering projects, and interacting with customers. The position allows considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and often involves broad-scope assignments that may extend beyond the core area of expertise. Support for emergency response operations is also required. All PSE employees are expected to uphold safety compliance standards, conduct business ethically, and adhere to regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or equivalent technical certificate in design or pre-engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of subject matter within assigned area of focus, and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Expert with PC and design software, and other database applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design in AutoCAD and AUD, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling.
Knowledge of large scale distribution engineering economics & analysis.

Responsibilities

Performs the most complex and non-standard project work in support of department needs using applications and tools specific to job assignment and discipline.
Prepares and directs others in the preparation of engineering plans in AutoCAD and AUD, designs, specifications, and standards.
Develops and prepares engineering studies to identify specific program objectives and establish investment levels.
Maintains up to date knowledge of industry codes and regulations. Leads the team in maintaining compliance with current requirements and directs necessary research.
Interacts and coordinates directly with internal and external customers to understand project requirements.
Performs or manages project documentation including tasks, calculations, and reporting.
Conducts complex office and field research, measurement and verification of equipment data, and creates and updates equipment records.
Leads, directs and performs drafting standards and reviews as-built drawings if/when necessary.
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
Interprets and/or modify available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
Coordinates the work of others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants).
Responsible for driving improvements and maintaining department standards, processes, templates, tools and databases.
May function in a technical leadership role as part of a project team.
Effectively communicates complex technical information, both written and verbal to team members, internal and external customers.
Checks and reviews complex project work of others. Provides technical leadership, training, and mentorship to other personnel.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.