Senior Engineer - Gas RCA

Job Overview

Senior Engineer – Gas Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Lead the Gas Root Cause Analysis Program for Puget Sound Energy, overseeing investigation of qualifying gas events, development of lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline safety performance. This position may be filled at the Senior Engineer (E3) level based on the candidate’s qualifications.

• 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 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 achieved after eight (8) or more years practice as a degreed engineer.
• Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Pay range: $ – $ per year, with eligibility for annual goals‑based incentive bonuses. This position is considered safety‑sensitive as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and requires pre‑employment drug screening that includes testing for marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Additional voluntary options include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees also receive a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays are provided 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 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  or 425‑462‑3017.