Engineer III - Electric Operations ID - 15513

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Cash balance pension plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Full job description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

 


PSE's Electric Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Engineer III - Electric Operations position!


Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Engineer III will be responsible for providing professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE facilities and assets. This individual will schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. They will be responsible for reviewing design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE expectations, they will interpret and apply existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignment involving a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements requiring considerations not previously encountered. Additionally, this individual will support the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others. They will support emergency response operations when needed.

 


This role will provide engineering support for PSE's Balance and Interchange Operations. The candidate will work closely with Power Dispatchers, Generation Operators, and Interchange Scheduling ISO to ensure reliable operation and compliance with NERC/WECC standards.

 


The individual in this role will uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work. They will promote and support a culture of total safety, as well as demonstrate a commitment to conducting business honestly, ethically, and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Additionally, they will ensure that 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.

Job Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 5 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in the utility industry.
  • Familiar with codes and equipment utilized in the design and operation of utility systems.
  • Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
  • Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
  • Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Additional Information


At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

 


The pay range for this position is $91,100.00 - $151,600.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

 


PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. 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. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

 


Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

 


Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

 

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