About the role

Electrical Engineer at Puget Sound Energy supporting various generating facilities. Involving design, troubleshooting, and safety compliance for power generation systems in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot operational issues related to generator control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, and various power generation equipment.
Propose recommendations for control system upgrades, component replacements and design improvements.
Manage projects from inception to project close-out including: create the project scope, budget and schedule support construction and installation phases lead commissioning and initial start-up ensure successful implementation and accurate documentation.
Prepare specifications and request-for-proposals as well as evaluate proposals from vendors.
Evaluate the condition of critical electrical components; specify new and replacement components as required.
Design and/or modify HMIs, PLC, DCS and Turbine Control System logic using various programming methods, including ladder logic, structured text and function block “languages”.
Design instrumentation and actuator systems, including creating or modifying P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Mentor and train other engineers and technicians.
Support emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather or other system failures.

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 in thermal, hydro, wind, or solar generation plants.
Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems.
Generator and Transformer maintenance and inspection experience.
Experience with Low Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination.
Generator and Transformer Protective Relay experience, both electrical design and settings, as well as related NERC compliance.
Experience with Generator Excitation systems, particularly Basler DECS 400, 450 and 250N and GE EX2100s.
Control system experience with specific knowledge in turbine control systems – Allen Bradley PLC based hydro governors and GE Mark VIe turbine controls.
Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Professional Engineering license.
Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.