Puget Sound Energy · 6 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Substation Physical Design
Snoqualmie, WA, US, 98065
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $207K/yr
10+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with top talented individuals and is seeking a Principal Engineer - Substation Physical Design. This role involves contributing to vital projects that power communities and support the demand for green energy, requiring substantial experience in electrical and physical design for substations.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills
Responsible for solving unique problems using advanced analytical techniques
Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements
Identifies potential areas of weakness with team’s work, and initiates corrective action
Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce
Provides technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company
Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment
Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives
Coordinate and review the work of engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants)
Plans and schedules engineering resources to meet department needs
Develops and executes department strategy to support overall business objectives
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
Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or other appropriate engineering field
Extensive experience in planning, design, specification preparation, maintenance, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 10 or more years practice as a degreed engineer)
Advanced technical and scientific expertise
Experience leading engineering projects
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external customers
Substantial experience with developing electrical design, physical design, and construction drawings for high and medium voltage equipment, conduit, and electrical grounding related to the upgrade or construction of a new transmission and distribution substations
Working understanding of current applicable NESC code and IEEE guidelines
Well experienced in electrical related calculations, reports, technical specifications and cost estimates
Broad range of experience, expertise and/or understanding of engineering topics especially related to substation design and construction
Flexibility to deal with shifting budgets and priorities
Ability and resiliency to adapt to changes
Personality that promotes optimism and synergy
QA/QC experience and judgement to quickly review drawings and other engineering deliverables for accuracy, clarity and consistency
Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both verbal and written to diverse audiences in any setting
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities
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
Preferred
Prefer a minimum of 10 years of substation physical design experience
Experience working within the utility industry
Possession of a Professional Engineering License
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices
Experience working on complex engineering projects
Benefits
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.
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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