Puget Sound Energy · 14 hours ago
Engineer II - Distribution Capacity Planner
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with talented individuals, specifically seeking an Engineer II - Distribution Capacity Planner. The role focuses on improving the capacity and operating performance of the distribution system while integrating smart grid devices and systems.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Provides technical review of potential system impacts from proposed substantial load additions and provides timely response that includes study results and recommendations
Monitors and analyzes the electric distribution system operation performance to proactively plan projects to address system deficiencies
Prepares complex engineering analyses and studies of the electric system to provide for future needs using LoadSEER and SynerGi modeling program
Interprets and/or modifies available planning guidelines for application to existing problems or processes
Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents to ensure compliance with PSE standards and expectations
Develops, prepares and justifies capacity improvement projects for the electric distribution system to meet cost, design standards, and schedule objectives with appropriate documentation
Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiates corrective action
Documents and shares 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual's skill acquisition rates can vary significantly
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills
Knowledge and ability to apply engineering principles, guidelines, practices, theories and methods to perform analyses solving relatively complex problems with many interrelated elements requiring consideration
Effective verbal and written communication across the organization to present information to technical and non-technical audiences
Supports emergency response operations work as needed including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, designs, operation, and maintenance requirements and uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities
Promotes and supports a culture of total safety
This job is considered 'safety sensitive' as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites
Preferred
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
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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