Transmission Planning Engineer II

Puget Sound Energy•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Transmission Planning Engineer II position. This role involves preparing engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other evaluations under minimal supervision. The engineer will also support project teams for the successful completion of projects aimed at reinforcing energy delivery or power generation systems. The position also focuses on growing the engineer's technical and managerial knowledge of PSE processes and systems, and supports emergency response operations when needed. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after three (3) or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems.
Experience with coordinating external consultants in the execution of a project.
Possession of EIT certificate and ability to acquire PE license.
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.

Responsibilities

Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs and develop infrastructure projects to support system reliability and performance.
Develop transmission system models in consideration of applicable load and resource forecasts and expected system topology over a 10-year planning horizon.
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.
Document project need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide professional engineering service and support in the construction, operation, and maintenance of PSE facilities and assets.
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).
Participate in public meetings related to PSE’s transmission plans as needed.
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.
Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives.
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.