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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Senior Engineer- Substation Design 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 anopenSenior Engineer- Substation Designposition! 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 Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team! The engineer shall possess a considerable range of experience, expertise, and/or understanding of electrical engineering topics related to electrical assembly design and construction. Solutions typically provided by the engineer may involve complex issues, requiring interpretation of requirements, application of analytical techniques and non-standard solutions. Candidate should have the flexibility to deal with shifting budgets and priorities; the ability and resiliency to adapt to changes; and a personality that promotes optimism and synergy. This position requires substantial experience with developing complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations and studies associated with new and existing substations. Work assignments will cover design of 230kV, 115kV and 12.5kV open-air substations and 115kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and can include above ground electrical equipment assembly and layout, below ground conduit and electrical grounding design, and other related elements. The successful candidate should demonstrate they are well experienced with PSE standards, NEC, NESC and industry standards. The ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both verbally and written to diverse audiences in most setting is desirable. Understanding of electrical substation assembly and safe design practices is a plus. Supports emergency response operations when needed. 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 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 initiate 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 responsework 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 others who assist on specific projects. (This includes contractor/consultants.) Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical