Senior Electric Distribution Engineer

Company: Puget Sound Energy
Location: Kent
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.



PSE'sVice President of Operationsteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSenior Electric Distribution Engineerposition!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
The Electric Distribution Engineering (EDE) department provides the engineering design and technical support required to build, operate, and maintain PSE's 12.5kV & 34.5kV distribution system. Distribution Engineers work with many internal and external customers on distribution system projects that impact the capacity and reliability of the distribution system. EDE works out of the South King offices.

Provides professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE facilities and assets. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE expectations. Interprets and applies existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignments involving a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements requiring considerations not previously encountered. Supports the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others. Supports emergency response operations when needed.

Upholds 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 position may be subject to random DOT drug and/or alcohol testing.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Job Responsibilities

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• Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
  
• Prepares complex designs, standards, studies and analyses.
  
• Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
  
• Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations without direct supervision.
  
• Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
  
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
  
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiate corrective action.
  
• Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE's engineering workforce.
  
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
  
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.
  
• Supports emergency responsework as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
  
• May lead or coordinate the work of junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and others who assist on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.)
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
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  • 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). 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.
    
  • Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
    
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    
    Desired Qualifications
    
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    • Experience working in the utility industry.
      
    • Possession of a Professional Engineering license.
      
    • Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.
      
    • Experience working on complex engineering projects.
      
      Additional Information
      At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.
      
      
      
      The pay range for this position is$97,600.00-$162,500.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
      
      
      
      PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - .
      
      
      
      Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
      
      
      
      Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
      
      
      
      Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
      

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