Under minimal supervision of more experienced staff, provide technical review of potential system impacts from proposed substantial load additions and provide timely response that includes study results and recommendations.
Monitor and analyze the electric distribution system operation performance to proactively plan projects to address system deficiencies.
Prepare complex engineering analyses and studies of the electric system to provide for future needs using LoadSEER and SynerGi modeling program.
Interpret and/or modify available planning guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
Provide a detailed design review of internal or external technical documents to ensure compliance with PSE standards and expectations.
Develop, prepare and justify capacity improvement projects for the electric distribution system to meet cost, design standards, and schedule objectives with appropriate documentation.
Identify potential areas of weakness with assigned work, and initiate corrective action.
Document and share work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s engineering workforce.
May lead or coordinate the work of engineering assistants, field technicians and others who assist on specific projects.
May evaluate new emerging technologies to ensure all issues are addressed holistically and that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 5 or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working on complex engineering projects in the electric utility industry.
Experience working with internal and external customers in meeting system and customer needs.
Experience using an electrical analysis program such as LoadSEER, SynerGi, CYME, or other programs.
Knowledge of engineering economics, analysis, and utility accounting practices.
Possession of EIT certificate and ability to acquire PE license.
Benefits
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).
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.
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Hard skills
engineering analysisproject cost estimatingschedulingdesign reviewcapacity improvementtechnical field workplanningspecification preparationload analysis