Senior Transmission Engineer – Electric Grid Design

Puget Sound Energy; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 108,200 - 180,200; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy in Tacoma, Washington, seeks a Senior Engineer – Electric Transmission Engineering to design, analyze, and support transmission facilities across projects. You will interpret complex transmission principles, review technical documentation, and ensure safety and reliability in planning, construction, and maintenance activities.

The role emphasizes coordination with engineers, field staff, and contractors, with focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
• Eight or more years of degreed engineering experience with planning, design, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Strong organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and modifies guidelines for applications to problems.
• Prepares complex transmission designs, standards, studies and analyses.
• Provides detailed design review of technical documents.
• Prepares cost estimates and evaluations for transmission projects.
• Plans and develops project budgets with proper documentation.
• Ensures compliance with codes and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Leads or coordinates junior staff and contractors as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or PE license

Professional Engineer license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

LPILE

MFAD

Job description

Puget Sound Energy in Tacoma, Washington, seeks a Senior Engineer – Electric Transmission Engineering to design, analyze, and support transmission facilities across projects. You will interpret complex transmission principles, review technical documentation, and ensure safety and reliability in planning, construction, and maintenance activities.

The role emphasizes coordination with engineers, field staff, and contractors, with focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient project