Puget Sound Energy · 16 hours ago
Local Transmission System Planning Engineer I
Bellevue, WA, US, 98004
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $116K/yr
0+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking for a Local Transmission System Planning Engineer I to join their Transmission Strategy & Planning department. The role involves preparing engineering plans and providing professional engineering services in the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities and assets.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs
Complete complex power system modeling, simulation, and analysis using advanced power system analysis programs, such as PowerWorld
Interpret available codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines for application to identified system needs and the development of infrastructure projects to address those needs
Create and review cost estimates, and perform economic cost/benefit analysis for project alternatives
Document project need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards applicable to the Transmission Planner and/or Planning Coordinator
Document transmission plans in compliance with PSE’s Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
Support the maintenance of technical specifications for interconnection of resources under state jurisdiction
Perform study work related to the interconnection of large retail loads
Support the completion of study work related to FERC/OATT processes such as generator interconnection or transmission service requests
Coordinate with Integrated Resource Planning on the incorporation of renewable energy resources on PSE’s local system
Maintain and update internal planning criteria and guidelines as needed to reflect changing industry trends
Document and share work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce
Ensure that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment
Identify potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiate corrective action
Support emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
May coordinate the work of engineering assistants, technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline
Entry level to 3 years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies. Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level
Preferred
Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate
Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling
Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields
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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