Puget Sound Energy

Engineer II – Generation Electrical & Controls

Puget Sound Energy

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BothellWashingtonUnited States

Visit company website

Explore more

AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $82,000 - $136,300 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Troubleshoot operational issues related to generator control systems, instrumentation, PLCs, DCSs, 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.
  • 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, DCS and Turbine Control System logic using various programming methods, including ladder logic, structured text and function block “languages”.
  • Design instrumentation and actuator systems, including creating or modifying 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
  • Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 3 or more years practice as a degreed engineer).
  • Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
  • Experience working in thermal, hydro, wind, or solar generation plants.
  • Experience with Low and Medium Voltage electrical systems.
  • Generator and Transformer maintenance and inspection experience.
  • Experience with Low Voltage electrical studies including Arc Flash and low voltage protection coordination.
  • Generator and Transformer Protective Relay experience, both electrical design and settings, as well as related NERC compliance.
  • Experience with Generator Excitation systems, particularly Basler DECS 400, 450 and 250N and GE EX2100s.
  • Control system experience with specific knowledge in turbine control systems – Allen Bradley PLC based hydro governors and GE Mark VIe turbine controls.
  • Possession of, or ability to acquire, a Professional Engineering license.
  • Experience working on complex engineering projects.
Benefits
  • Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
generator control systemsinstrumentationPLCsDCSsHMI designladder logicstructured textfunction block programmingP&IDslow voltage electrical studies
Soft skills
project managementorganizationdocumentationprioritizationmentoringtraining
Certifications
Bachelor of Science degreeProfessional Engineering license