Engineer III - Substation Physical Design

About the Role

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and field procedures and promotes a culture of total safety. Demonstrates a commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically, and consistently with our core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring all duties meet regulatory compliance obligations. • Interpret and modify available guidelines for existing problems or processes. • Prepare complex designs, standards, studies, and analyses. • Provide detailed design reviews of internal or external technical documents. • Prepare cost estimates and evaluations for project alternatives with minimal supervision. • Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate documentation. • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements. • Identify potential areas of weakness in assigned work and initiate corrective action. • Document and share work to strengthen departmental engineering skills. • Tailor problem solutions to PSE’s business environment. • Support emergency response work, including immediate and extended restoration efforts. • Lead or coordinate junior engineers, assistants, field technicians, and contractors on specific projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design prep
• ▸design review
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸budget planning
• ▸code compliance
• ▸emergency response

What You Bring

PSE's Engineering Operations team is seeking qualified candidates for an open Engineer III – Substation Physical Design position. Specific details regarding work arrangements will be discussed further during the interview process. The position requires extensive experience developing complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, and studies for new and existing substations. Assignments include design of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 12.5 kV open‑air substations, 115 kV gas‑insulated switchgear, above‑ground equipment layout, below‑ground conduit, and grounding design. Candidates must be well‑versed in PSE standards, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and other industry codes, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of electrical substation assembly and safe design practices is a plus. The engineer should have a broad range of experience in electrical assembly design and construction, often addressing complex issues that require interpretation of requirements, analytical techniques, and non‑standard solutions. Flexibility to adapt to shifting budgets and priorities, resilience, optimism, and the ability to foster teamwork are essential attributes. • Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or related engineering field. • Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, field work, cost estimating, and scheduling (typically 5+ years). • Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Experience working in the utility industry. • Familiarity with codes and equipment used in design and operation of utility systems. • Possession of a Professional Engineering license. • Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices. • Experience on complex engineering projects.

Requirements

• ▸pe license
• ▸5+ years
• ▸substation design
• ▸project management
• ▸utility industry
• ▸communication

Benefits

At PSE we value our employees and provide opportunities to excel, offering a competitive total‑rewards package that includes a salary range of $94,300 – $156,900 plus incentive bonuses. Benefits encompass medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, voluntary supplemental coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and cash‑balance retirement plans, PTO and paid holidays. Families and businesses depend on PSE for reliable, safe, and efficient energy, a commitment that dates back to 1873. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact HR at [email protected] or 425‑462‑3017 for assistance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time