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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Consulting Engineering Specialist in Snoqualmie, Washington
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. PSE'sEngineering Operationsteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenConsulting Engineering Specialistposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy's Substation Design department is looking for a Consulting Engineering Specialist to join our team! This role supports and leads highly complex projects as a direct contributor and consultant by utilizing skills developed through extensive utility experience in an engineering environment. Part of department's leadership team, CES partners with department's Consulting Engineers and Supervisor to strategize on solutions to meeting current and future technical, team, and process needs in support of business priorities. The ideal candidate would have significant substation layout and assembly experience involving 230kV, 115kV and 12.5kV open-air substations and 115kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). This work experience should include electrical, civil, and structural elements of design. CES leads in the preparation of or prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, evaluations or studies in support of substation operation and other engineering business needs. Substantial experience as a Bentley ProjectWise administrator, and use of Bentley Microstation CAD software is a must. Duties may include setting policies and procedures around data and records management, managing engineering projects, and working directly with customers. The CES may lead or coordinate the work of engineering specialist, designers, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants). Candidate shall possess the QA/QC experience and judgement to quickly review drawings and other engineering deliverables for accuracy, clarity and consistency; and to promote safe, practical, and constructible designs. Candidate will provide technical advice and counsel to leadership on technical issues and is expected to provide training, technical direction, and leadership to other engineering specialist positions in order to promote development. Additionally, CES provides technical leadership to others throughout the company and requires the candidate to have the interest and ability to promote the team as an engineering resource for the company. As such, the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both verbally and written to diverse audiences in any setting is essential. Candidates will be required to periodically support operations and engineering objectives working outdoors during inclement weather and field conditions. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. This position may be subject to random DOT drug and/or alcohol testing. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Performs the most complex and non-standard project work in support of department needs using applications and tools specific to job assignment and discipline. Examples may include: Prepares and directs others in the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, and standards. Drives direction for program work. Leads others to develop and prepare engineering studies to identify specific program objectives and establish investment levels. Maintains up to date knowledge of industry co