Puget Sound Energy · 8 hours ago
Engineering Specialist
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expPuget Sound Energy is an organization committed to providing safe and efficient energy solutions. They are seeking an Engineering Specialist to prepare engineering plans, designs, and specifications while managing projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Performs complex and non-standard project work in support of department needs using applications and tools specific to job assignment and discipline
Prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, and standards
Develops and prepares engineering studies to support specific program objectives and drive investment levels
Identifies, conducts and documents research for system compliance requirements
Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations
Interacts and coordinates directly with internal and external customers to understand project requirements
Performs or manages the creation and updating of job work orders and project documentation including tasks, calculations, and reporting
Conducts office and field research, measurement and verification of equipment data, and creates and updates equipment records
Directs and performs data and records management
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation and maintenance requirements
Coordinates the work of others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants)
Identifies improvements to and updates department standards, processes, templates, tools and databases with oversight from more senior team members
Solves problems independently with ability to work around barriers
Effectively communicates technical information to team members and internal and external customers
Checks and reviews simple project work of others. Provides basic technical guidance to other personnel
Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two-year technical degree or equivalent technical certificate in design or pre-engineering and 2-3 years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of relevant experience
Level of knowledge of subject matter within assigned area of focus is sufficient for completing most project work independently. Basic knowledge of related disciplines
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient with PC and design software, and other database applications
Preferred
Experience in design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling
Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects
Knowledge of engineering economics & analysis
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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