Engineer I - Substation Capacity Planner

Puget Sound Energy is looking for talented individuals to join their Planning team as an Engineer I - Substation Capacity Planner. The role involves providing engineering support in planning, construction, and operation of substations while improving capacity and performance of distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic engineering principles, practices, theories and methods and use of commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations
• Uses judgment in the selection and application of engineering methods, the modification of standard models, designs, or procedures, and when correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results
• Prepares cost estimates and specifications, performs engineering studies and designs, conducts office and field research
• Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate project documentation
• Provides verification and field measurements of new equipment and system installations
• Acquires performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validates against design parameters
• Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• ABET accredited, or completed NCEES Credentials evaluated, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline
• An EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation
• Entry level to three (3) years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies
• Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level
• Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate
• Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
• Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling
• Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields

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).
• 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.

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