Engineer III - Electric Grid Asset Management

About the role

Puget Sound Energy's Planning team is hiring an Engineer III for Electric Grid Asset Management, based in Bellevue, WA, with hybrid work opportunities. The role provides professional engineering service and manages risk, performance and cost over the lifecycle of assets, driving existing asset management programs and developing new ones such as distribution cable and feeder remediation, resilience enhancements, marine crossings, transmission equipment inspection and replacement, pole inspection, substation reliability, substation SCADA and electric vehicle enablement. It is linked to two other senior engineer postings for one opening.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and modify guidelines for application to existing problems or processes
• Prepare complex project portfolios covering capital cost investments aligned with asset management strategy, grid modernization and clean energy goals
• Prepare cost estimates and project evaluations in IDOT/PowerPlan and plan 5-year program budgets
• Work with business groups on business plans and Capital Spending Approval Plans, and develop maintenance plans
• Review technical documents and white papers, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and identify weaknesses in work processes
• Share knowledge with colleagues and communicate solutions verbally and in writing, including in public forums
• Support emergency response and restoration work, and may lead or coordinate junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians and contractors

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
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, cost estimating and scheduling (typically five or more years as a degreed engineer)
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization and project management skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Desired: utility industry experience, especially in electric distribution, familiarity with utility codes and equipment, knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting, and experience on complex projects

What we offer

• Pay range of $94,300 to $156,900, 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 accident insurance, flexible spending accounts and an EAP
• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays