Puget Sound Energy · 1 month ago
Engineer III: Transmission & Asset Integration
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals. The Engineer III will support the Resource Development Group by managing transmission and interconnection analyses, performing power flow studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Provides subject matter expertise on FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs and associated Business Practices
Implements interconnection & transmission strategies to identify high value development sites for new generating resources
Prepares and submits interconnection applications for new generation projects as well as surplus or repower interconnection requests for operating resources
Manages, tracks, and reviews interconnection studies; coordinates implementation of Large Generator Interconnection Agreements (LGIAs) through to commercial operation
Performs power flow studies in PowerWorld to evaluate capacity on transmission systems for interconnection of new resources
Prepares, submits, and tracks transmission service requests from studies to award
Prepares interconnection and transmission documentation to include executive and Board approvals
Tracks regulatory policies including BPA rate case and tariff proceedings and Business Practice changes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 5 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
Preferred
Knowledge of Western Interconnection, BPA and Pacific Northwest energy policy issues, BPA transmission policies
Understanding of the Pacific Northwest Regional transmission system
Working knowledge and understanding of FERC generator interconnection/transmission processes and FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs
Understanding of merchant transmission portfolio in the context of renewable resource scheduling and transmission optimization
Working knowledge of balancing authority and transmission system operations
Experience using PowerWorld powerflow software
Possession of a Professional Engineering license
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices
Experience working on complex engineering projects
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
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Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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