Puget Sound Energy
Provides electric and natural gas services to customers in the Pacific Northwest.
Engineering Specialist
Provides engineering solutions, designs, studies, and project support for PSE.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Engineering Operations team seeks an Engineering Specialist who will, under minimal supervision, solve technical problems using standard engineering practices, prepare plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates, manage data, conduct research, and support emergency response. • Prepare engineering plans, designs, specifications, and standards. • Develop engineering studies to support program objectives and investment decisions. • Conduct and document research for system compliance requirements. • Generate cost estimates and evaluate projects. • Coordinate with internal and external customers to define project requirements. • Create and update work orders, project documentation, calculations, and reports. • Perform field research, measurement, verification, and maintain equipment records. • Manage data and records for engineering projects. • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and O&M requirements. • Coordinate work of contractors, consultants, and other team members. • Identify and improve department standards, processes, templates, tools, and databases. • Communicate technical information effectively to team members and customers. • Review and provide guidance on simple project work of others. • Support emergency response and restoration efforts as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design plans
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸data management
- ▸field research
- ▸compliance research
- ▸emergency response
What You Bring
The role emphasizes safety compliance, ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory obligations; it is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires pre‑employment drug screening. • Solve problems independently and navigate barriers. • Two‑year technical degree or equivalent certificate with 2‑3 years relevant experience, or 6+ years relevant experience. • Sufficient subject‑matter knowledge to complete most project work independently; basic knowledge of related disciplines. • Strong organization, documentation, prioritization, and project‑management skills. • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. • Proficiency with PC, design software, and database applications. • Experience in design, specification preparation, field work, or system studies. • Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling. • Experience collaborating with internal and external customers. • Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis.
Requirements
- ▸technical degree
- ▸6+ years
- ▸design software
- ▸project‑management
- ▸communication
- ▸safety compliance
Benefits
PSE offers a competitive total rewards package, including a salary range of $80,200‑$115,800, incentive bonuses, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), cash‑balance retirement, PTO, holidays), and a commitment to employee growth, work‑life balance, and equal opportunity. • Competitive salary $80,200‑$115,800 plus incentive bonuses. • Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, and flexible spending accounts. • 401(k) and cash‑balance retirement plans. • Paid time off and paid holidays.
Work Environment
Hybrid