About the role

Senior Engineer for Generation Electrical & Controls at Puget Sound Energy with a focus on renewable energy solutions and power generation systems. Involves project management, troubleshooting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Support commissioning and troubleshoot operational issues related to wind and solar generation, instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, 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, and ensure successful implementation and accurate documentation
Development of maintenance plans and plant procedures
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, and DCS logic using various programming methods including ladder logic, structured text and function block languages
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
Validate NERC compliance and develop/execute action plans to close compliance gaps
Perform Arc Flash studies and develop reports

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 or more years practice as a degreed engineer)
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working in wind or solar generation
Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems
Solar and Wind site asset maintenance and inspection experience
Experience with Low Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination
Protective Relay experience, both electrical design and settings, as well as related NERC compliance
Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Professional Engineering license
Experience working on complex engineering projects
Knowledge of and experience with computer networking, firewalls, architecture, protocols, routers, and controllers
Experience with MET towers is a plus.

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, and Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year