Hybrid Engineer II – Distribution Capacity Planner

at Puget Sound Energy

• Job title: Engineer II – Distribution Capacity Planner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $82,000 - $136,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bellevue, United States

About the role

• Engineer II responsible for distribution capacity planning focusing on smart grid integration at Puget Sound Energy. Collaborating on projects to enhance the performance of the distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, provide technical review of potential system impacts from proposed substantial load additions and provide timely response that includes study results and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze the electric distribution system operation performance to proactively plan projects to address system deficiencies.
• Prepare complex engineering analyses and studies of the electric system to provide for future needs using LoadSEER and SynerGi modeling program.
• Interpret and/or modify available planning guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
• Provide a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents to ensure compliance with PSE standards and expectations.
• Develop, prepare and justify capacity improvement projects for the electric distribution system to meet cost, design standards, and schedule objectives with appropriate documentation.
• Identify potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiate corrective action.
• Document and share work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
• May lead or coordinate the work of engineering assistants, field technicians and others who assist on specific projects.
• May evaluate new emerging technologies to ensure all issues are addressed holistically and that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
• Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 3 or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) investment option
• Cash balance retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays