Power Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and commission system protection, controls, and SCADA projects. Work on 6.6kV, 12.47kV, 13.8kV, 15 kV, 115 kV, and 230 kV systems.
• Select and develop settings for microprocessor, solid state, and/or electromechanical protective relays.
• Prepare control schematic drawings for issuance to construction crews in partnership with Engineering Technicians.
• Provide responsive technical support to T&D crews during capital project installations.
• Assist with troubleshooting of substation protection, controls, and SCADA systems or components.
• Create or modify system protection, controls, and SCADA standards and work practices.
• Prepare accurate technical reports.
• Understand and apply electrical technical and safety codes and regulations.
• Act as subject matter expert on North American Electric Reliability (NERC) Protection and Controls (PRC) standards.
• Respond to operational inquiries and issues both planned and emergency.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or directly related field.
• 0‑1 year of experience, depending on assignment.
• Tasks performed under supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or directly related field.
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in a power utility.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or directly related field.
• At least 4 years of professional engineering experience in a power utility.
• Washington State licensed professional engineer.

• Background check (comprehensive personal risk assessment) required by federal regulations (NERC-CIP) and repeated every five years.