Senior Engineer - System Protection

Senior Engineer - System Protection

System Protection Engineers are responsible for modeling, coordinating, and producing settings for the relays that operate both in-line and substation-based transmission and distribution protective devices. Engineers in System Protection are high sought after by workgroups throughout the Organization for technical input and support. Engineers in System Protection frequently coordinate with peer Engineers at surrounding utilities and with contractors representing interconnection customers. Protection Engineers also engage in research and development efforts to identify, test, and pilot new technologies.

Other elements of the System Protection role include:

• Providing professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE facilities and assets.
• Scheduling and coordinating major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
• Reviewing designs and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE expectations.
• Interpreting and applying existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignments involving a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements requiring considerations not previously encountered.
• Supporting the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others.
• Supporting emergency response operations when needed.
• Upholding the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.
• Promoting and supporting a culture of total safety.
• Demonstrating commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensuring duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. 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). For long term savings, 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. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page.

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue