Engineer II - Generation Electrical & Controls

Overview

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

Engineer II - Generation Electrical & Controls position in PSE's Generation & Natural Gas Storage team.

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

• Support commissioning and troubleshoot operational issues related to wind and solar generation (primary function), instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, and various power generation equipment.
• Propose recommendations for control system upgrades, component replacements and design improvements.
• Manage projects from inception to project close-out including: create the project scope, budget and schedule; support construction and installation phases; lead commissioning and initial start-up; ensure successful implementation and accurate documentation; development of maintenance plans and plant procedures.
• Prepare specifications and request-for-proposals, as well as evaluate proposals from vendors.
• Evaluate the condition of critical electrical components; specify new and replacement components as required.
• Design and/or modify HMIs, PLC, and DCS logic using various programming methods, including ladder logic, structured text and function block languages.
• Create or modify P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Mentor and train other engineers and technicians.
• Support emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather or other system failures.
• Validate NERC compliance and develop/execute action plans to close compliance gaps.
• Perform Arc Flash studies and develop reports.
• Work will involve a mix of field and office responsibilities in central and southeast Washington State as well as the Billings, Montana area, primarily in support of wind and solar projects. Field work typically ranges from 40-60 percent of the total depending upon assignments and may require overnight stays when working at distant locations. This is a hybrid position with some office-location flexibility.

• 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.
• Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically after three or more years of practice as a degreed engineer). Years of experience are a guide and not a sole determinant of readiness.
• Strong organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

• Experience working in wind or solar generation.
• Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems.
• Solar and wind site asset maintenance and inspection experience.
• Experience with low voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination.
• Protective Relay experience, including electrical design and settings, and related NERC compliance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Professional Engineering license.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.
• Industrial Controls along with SEL RTAC experience; industrial networking and NERC compliance experience a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer networking, firewalls, architecture, protocols, routers, and controllers.
• Experience with MET towers is a plus.

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The pay range for this position is $82,000.00-$, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.

Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us ().

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.

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