Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - Power Generation (Hybrid)

Puget Sound Energy; Dayton (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy's Generation Electrical & Controls group is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee electrical and controls for wind, solar, and storage projects. The role combines field and office work across Washington state, with a focus on commissioning, upgrades, and ensuring code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have wind/solar generation experience, MV/LV know-how, and strong project leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in wind or solar generation.
• Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and Low Voltage protection coordination.
• Protective Relay experience, electrical design and settings; NERC compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and modify guidelines for current problems.
• Review complex designs, standards, and analyses.
• Prepare cost estimates and project evaluations without direct supervision.
• Plan and develop project budgets with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes and maintenance requirements.
• Lead or coordinate work of junior engineers and technicians.
• Support emergency response activities as needed.

Skills

Wind/Solar generation experience

Low/Medium Voltage electrical systems

Industrial controls and PLC/DCS

NERC compliance knowledge

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Puget Sound Energy's Generation Electrical & Controls group is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee electrical and controls for wind, solar, and storage projects. The role combines field and office work across Washington state, with a focus on commissioning, upgrades, and ensuring code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have wind/solar generation experience, MV/LV know-how, and strong project leadership capabilities.