Engineer II - Electric Transmission Engineering

Puget Sound Energy; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy in Washington state is seeking an Engineer II to provide professional transmission engineering design and support for planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of transmission facilities and assets.

The role involves reviewing designs, applying advanced principles to solve complex transmission challenges, developing budgets, and supporting emergency response while upholding safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or PE license may substitute for a degree.
• 3+ years of practice as a degreed engineer in planning, design, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Strong organization, documentation, prioritization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on Transmission projects with interrelated elements.
• Interpret requirements and apply company/industry standards.
• Apply engineering principles for Transmission Designs.
• Create and review cost estimates and provide economic analysis.
• Plan and develop project budgets with proper documentation.
• Identify weaknesses and initiate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and design requirements.
• Support emergency response and restoration efforts as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering assistants, technicians, or external contractors.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Prioritization

Planning

Design

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

PE license

EIT certificate

Tools

PLS-CADD software

Job description

Engineer II - Electric Transmission Engineering

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals. Our rapidly growing, award‑winning energy efficiency programs create an exciting and innovative future.

Job Description

Provides professional Transmission Engineering design and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE's Transmission facilities and assets. Responsible for major complex transmission projects to achieve safety, cost, schedule, quality, and operational objectives. Reviews engineering designs, studies, specifications, construction packages, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with PSE standards and industry requirements. Interprets and applies advanced Transmission principles, theories, and practices to analyze and resolve complex transmission system challenges including new transmission lines, system upgrades, and maintenance. Supports the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others. Supports emergency response operations when needed.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Works on Transmission projects that are often composed of many interrelated elements.
• Interprets requirements and application of company and industry standards, guidelines, and methods.
• Applies engineering principles, practices, theories for Transmission Designs.
• Creates and reviews cost estimates, and provides economic analysis for project alternatives.
• Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiates corrective action.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design requirements.
• Supports 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).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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). 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.
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.
• General uses of PLS-CADD software for overhead electric transmission design and structural analysis.
• General knowledge of NESC code and other applicable industry code requirements for transmission line design.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, voluntary 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. The pay range for this position is $82,000.00–$136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals‑based incentive bonuses.

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.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [e-mail] or 425‑462‑3017.