Puget Sound Energy · 10 hours ago
Local Transmission System Planning Engineer II
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with top talented individuals. They are seeking a Local Transmission System Planning Engineer II to prepare engineering plans and provide professional engineering service in the planning and operation of electric transmission facilities.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs and develop infrastructure projects to support system reliability and performance
Develop transmission system models in consideration of applicable load and resource forecasts and expected system topology over a 10-year planning horizon
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
Document project need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide professional engineering service and support in the construction, operation, and maintenance of PSE facilities and assets
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)
Participate in public meetings related to PSE’s transmission plans as needed
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
Represent PSE at appropriate regional transmission planning forums, such as those at NorthernGrid and Western Power Pool (WPP) as needed
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
Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives
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 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
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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