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.

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.