Engineer III to Principal Engineer; System Planning & Protection

Position: Engineer III to Principal Engineer (System Planning & Protection)

Job  Department System Planning & Protect )
Union Classification Non Union Type Full Time – Salaried

of Openings 1

Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA)

Closing Date 01/14/2026 Salary/Wage $ – $ annually

Posting Information We are recruiting for a range of titles; the successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title based on qualifications.

We strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter along with your application to help us understand why you would make a strong fit on Team PUD.

Job Definition Snohomish PUD is seeking a self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. This position requires experience with electric power systems and makes frequent use of such tools as power flow analysis software. The successful candidate will become part of the Planning team and may also act as lead on the Planning team.

Distribution planners provide settings for voltage regulation devices, specify size, location, and operation of reactive power sources, perform flicker and power quality analysis, and develop contingency switching plans for System Operators to use when abnormal conditions occur so that system overloads and unacceptable voltages don’t result. Transmission planners perform system assessments to maintain and demonstrate compliance with NERC reliability standards. In addition, planners work as a team develop load forecasts, perform system impact studies for major load or generation interconnections, and develop system improvement projects to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service to our customer-owners.

Successfully provide technical, engineering, and project management services related to the design, maintenance, operations, improvements of and additions to the District’s facilities and systems in a technically sound, safe, timely, and cost effective manner to enable the District to realize its goals and objectives. Plans, organizes, assigns, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Performs as project leader on medium to large projects and assignments.
Experience/Education Engineer III – $128,150 to $160,188 Annually
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
• Four (4) years of related engineering experience;

OR

• Eight (8) years of directly related engineering experience and a Washington State Professional Engineering License (PE) in-lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Engineer – $160,751 to $200,938 Annually
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
• Six (6) years of related engineering experience.

OR

• Ten (10) years of directly related engineering experience

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Principal Engineer – $180,041 to $225,052 Annually
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
• Eight (8) years of related engineering experience.

OR

• Twelve (12) years of directly related engineering experience

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a good driving record

Preferred qualifications include:

• Hands‑on experience using load flow software
• Proficiency with scripting tools to automate analysis
• Experience with spatial load forecasting
• Excellent report writing skills
• Adept at database management
• Familiarity with non‑traditional energy sources (distributed energy resources)
• Effective time management skills
• Electrical engineering background
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Experience in transmission or distribution system design and project management
• Proficiency with large‑data integration for planning analysis
• Experience in performing non‑wire alternative analysis

Benefits In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1…