Senior System Operations Engineer

Puget Sound Energy • Bothell, WA

117d • $104,500 - $174,100

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy's Electric Distribution System Operations is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team. Our System Operations team is responsible for the real-time monitoring and control of PSE's electric distribution system. We are a team of skilled professionals who perform a critical role in safely and reliably operating the electrical grid. The Engineers support real-time operations by solving complex emergent and planned issues on the distribution system, and are part of the project teams that bring the latest grid-management technology into the control center. The Senior Engineer upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities, as well as promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Additionally, the individual in this role demonstrates a commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct, and 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).
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of utility engineering experience.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of or ability to acquire a Professional Engineering license.
• Strong experience in Schneider ADMS software platform.
• Familiarity with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utilities.
• Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Power Quality issues on the primary system including transient and sustained voltage and balance concerns. Coordinate with Regional Engineers to implement solutions.
• Monitor emerging industry trends and technologies that may lead to changes in operations.
• Work with Operators, Lead Operators, and Dispatchers to provide real-time analytical support of the ADMS and power system.
• Liaison with Planning, Internal Audit, and System Operations on RCA and outage data validation.
• Intake, management, and real-time ownership of technology-based issues experienced by Operators.
• Oversight, management, and engineering analysis of System Abnormal conditions, including risk analyses of leaving the system in a prolonged abnormal condition.
• Provide occasional non-core hour operational engineering support to System Operators when encountering an emergent issue impacting the electrical distribution system.
• Support engineering functions for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and other Grid Modernization Projects.
• Support the testing and commissioning of advanced applications and projects applying emerging technology.
• Ensure ongoing ADMS technical requirements are delivered in accordance with PSE specifications.
• Provide load flow interpretation/analysis to support planned/emergent work using Synergi, and eventually ADMS Load Flow and State Estimation.
• Ensure operational readiness evaluation and scoping for successful deployment of Smart Grid technology.
• Support engineering functions related to operationalizing the Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees