Senior Engineer - Substation Controls

Senior Engineer – Substation Controls

PSE's Engineering Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill a Senior Engineer – Substation Controls position.

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

Substation Controls Design is looking for an engineer to join our team. This engineer will be responsible for designing control systems for substations containing voltages of 12 kV and above (typical transmission levels are 115 kV and 230 kV). Control systems at PSE are defined as all wiring for switchyard equipment, control house, and control panel devices up to the protective relays. The controls engineer is also responsible for field support and for developing all project construction drawings, including detailed schematics and wiring diagrams to integrate relays and other electrical components inside substations to operate, protect, and automate the electrical grid.

Project work can include planned programs such as "brownfield" substation equipment upgrades and SCADA integration, new substation or "greenfield" design, and emergency equipment replacements. This role is in the Substation Engineering group and closely coordinates design with other PSE engineering teams, including System Protection and Relay Engineering (modeling, coordinating, and producing relay settings) and Substation Design (electrical assembly and civil site design).

Additional duties include providing professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE facilities and assets; scheduling and coordinating major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives; reviewing design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE expectations; interpreting and applying existing guidelines and engineering principles; supporting the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge;

and supporting emergency response operations when needed.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities, and promotes a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly and ethically, consistent with core values and the Code of Conduct, and ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This position is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre‑employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

• Interprets and/or modifies available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
• Prepares complex designs, standards, studies and analyses.
• Provides a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents.
• Prepares cost estimates and project evaluations without direct supervision.
• Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiates corrective action.
• Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE's engineering workforce.
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.
• Supports emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
• May lead or coordinate the work of junior engineers, engineering assistants, field technicians, and other assistants on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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…