Puget Sound Energy is looking for talented individuals to join their Planning team as an Engineer I - Substation Capacity Planner. The role involves providing engineering support in planning, construction, and operation of substations while improving capacity and performance of distribution systems.
Responsibilities
- Applies basic engineering principles, practices, theories and methods and use of commonly applied engineering approaches and calculations
- Uses judgment in the selection and application of engineering methods, the modification of standard models, designs, or procedures, and when correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results
- Prepares cost estimates and specifications, performs engineering studies and designs, conducts office and field research
- Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate project documentation
- Provides verification and field measurements of new equipment and system installations
- Acquires performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validates against design parameters
- Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills
- ABET accredited, or completed NCEES Credentials evaluated, Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline
- An EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation
- Entry level to three (3) years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies
- Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered for individuals at this level
- Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate
- Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
- Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling
- Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields
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.
Company Overview
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company. It was founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://pse.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Puget Sound Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.