Engineer III - Gas RCA

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow its community with talented individuals. We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the Gas Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Program, responsible for overseeing the investigation of qualifying gas events and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline safety performance.
The position is titled Engineer III – Gas RCA and may be filled at a senior engineer or E3 level depending on qualifications.

The Engineer will be a member of the Quality Management department, supporting the integrity of PSE’s natural gas and electric systems. Responsibilities include overseeing the Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) Element 5 Incident Investigation program, cross‑functional collaboration with PSE business units, and facilitation of continual improvement for gas operations.

• Update and maintain critical program documents and processes.
• Provide quality oversight to ensure all qualifying events and associated investigations follow program processes and expectations.
• Track qualifying events through their entire life cycle to ensure alignment with program requirements.
• Bring together stakeholders and leadership to initiate investigations/RCAs and ensure the correct resources and priority are established.
• Drive program improvements through benchmarking activities and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Establish, monitor and report on appropriate program KPIs and key data points to drive program effectiveness.
• Act as the point of contact for the program and deliver clear, concise program updates and technical information to diverse audiences, including all levels of leadership.
• Update and maintain training material and facilitate periodic training of stakeholders as required.
• Manage OCM needs for the program as processes, personnel, and requirements change.

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or other appropriate engineering field. A PE license may qualify in lieu of a degree.
• Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating, and scheduling (typically after five or more years of practice as a degreed engineer).
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Natural gas utility engineering or operations experience.
• Knowledge of PSMS API RP 1173.
• Root Cause Analysis training and experience.
• Program management experience.

The pay range for this position is $94,300.00–$, with eligibility for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, supplemental life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, employee assistance program (EAP), 401(k) investment options, and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees also receive paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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 any other category protected by local, state, or federal law. If you have a disability that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation during the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at or 425‑462‑3017.

The position is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and will be subject to pre‑employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.