Engineer I - Customer and System Projects

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is hiring an Engineer I for its Customer and System Projects team. The role works under the direct supervision of more experienced staff, preparing engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies and other evaluations. It is a safety-sensitive position (RCW 49.44.240) subject to pre-employment drug screening, and work arrangements are discussed in detail during the interview.

Key responsibilities

• Apply basic engineering principles, practices, theories and methods, and use common engineering approaches and calculations
• Use judgment in selecting and applying engineering methods, modifying standard models, designs or procedures, and in correlating data and spotting discrepancies
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications, perform engineering studies and designs, and carry out office and field research
• Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate documentation
• Provide verification and field measurements of new equipment and system installations, and validate performance data against design parameters
• Support emergency response work, including immediate and extended restoration after weather events and system failures
• Follow safety compliance standards and uphold a culture of total safety; act honestly and ethically in line with the Code of Conduct

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or another appropriate engineering discipline, or an ABET-accredited program; an EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation
• Entry level to three years of experience in engineering design, specification preparation, technical field work or system studies; other non-engineering experience may be considered
• Desired: EIT certificate, knowledge of engineering economics and analysis, project cost estimating or scheduling experience, and utility engineering work or internship experience

What we offer

• Pay range of $80,200 to $115,800, with eligibility for annual goal-based incentive bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life and accidental death coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) and a cash balance retirement plan