Engineer II - Electric Grid Asset Management

About the role

Puget Sound Energy's Planning team is hiring an Engineer II for its Electric Grid Asset Management position, based in Bellevue, WA, with hybrid work opportunities. Under minimal supervision of more experienced staff, the engineer manages risk, performance and cost over the lifecycle of assets through existing asset management programs such as distribution cable and feeder remediation, resilience enhancements, marine crossings, transmission equipment inspection and replacement, pole inspection and remediation, substation reliability, substation SCADA and electric vehicle enablement. The role is safety sensitive and subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Key responsibilities

• Work on projects in the project portfolio that address capital cost investments aligned with asset management strategy, grid modernization and clean energy goals.
• Interpret company and industry standards, guidelines and methods.
• Create and review cost estimates, assess full system benefits and evaluate projects in IDOT/PowerPlan.
• Plan and support 5-year program budgets with appropriate documentation.
• Identify weaknesses in assigned work and initiate corrective action; ensure compliance with codes, standards and design requirements.
• Support emergency response work, including immediate and extended restoration after weather events and system failures.
• Coordinate engineering assistants, technicians or contractors/consultants where needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or another appropriate engineering field; a PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Typical experience of three or more years as a degreed engineer in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, cost estimating and scheduling.
• Organization, documentation, prioritization and project management skills.
• Desired: experience with internal and external customers, familiarity with distribution system codes and equipment, experience coordinating external consultants, EIT certificate and path to PE, and knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting.

What we offer

• Pay range of $82,000 to $136,300, with eligibility for annual goals-based incentive bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plans, paid time off and paid holidays.