Senior Engineer

Date: Apr 15, 2024

Job ID: 4671

Location:

Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities: Hybrid (WA Based)

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Engineer position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Puget Sound Energy’s Transmission & Asset Integration Department is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team!

This position supports the Energy Supply Merchant, Resource Acquisition, Integrated Resource Planning, and PSE’s Transmission Groups. The ideal candidate manages transmission contracts, transmission requests, interconnection requests, large generator interconnection agreements and supports current and future organized market activities. This Engineer supports PSE’s resource acquisition RFPs, Integrated Resource Planning processes, regional transmission strategy, and integration of new PPAs and self-build projects. This role is responsible for performing power flow studies to prepare PSE marketing for curtailments that could affect daily operations The candidate will also support emerging transmission work to meet PSE 2030 clean energy goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan and an employee assistance and wellness program. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!

Job Responsibilities

Provides subject matter expertise on FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs and associated Business Practices
Develops and implements strategies to optimize PSE's transmission portfolio for Energy Supply Merchant operations
Tracks regulatory policies including BPA rate case and tariff proceedings and Business Practice changes
Provides subject matter expertise for evaluating resource proposals in PSE RFPs.
Supports IRP planning processes including modeling transmission scenarios, optimizing transmission for resources, and preparing written documentation
Prepares draft testimony with Energy Supply Merchant for WUTC rate cases
Conducts analyses of long-term and short-term transmission availability, and submits and reviews transmission and interconnection studies
Routinely performs power flow studies in PowerWorld for future planned transmission outages
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge and understanding of merchant transmission contracts, FERC generator interconnection process and FERC Open Access Transmission Tariffs
Understanding of merchant transmission needs for resource acquisition and resource planning
Working knowledge of WEIM operations and procedures
Working knowledge of balancing authority and transmission system operations
Knowledge of Western Interconnection, BPA and Pacific Northwest energy policy issues, and BPA transmission policies
Familiar with the Pacific Northwest regional transmission system
Experience using PowerWorld powerflow software
Possession of or ability to acquire a Professional Engineering license
Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices
Experience working on complex engineering projects

Additional Information

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.
This position is currently posted at different levels: Senior Engineer #4671 and Project Engineer III #4670. Please submit an application to the position(s) most closely matching your work experience.

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $101,000.00 - $168,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. 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. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.