Puget Sound Energy is hiring an entry-level Engineer I to support customer and system projects in Kent, Washington. This onsite role works under direct supervision, contributing to analyses, planning and design support, and technical work such as cost estimates and system studies, with participation in emergency response as needed.
Role overview
In this position, you will complete simple analyses that feed into engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, and system studies. Assignments are structured to build professional knowledge through application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria across a sequence of related engineering tasks. The role also supports emergency response operations when requested and requires consistent attention to safety, compliance, and regulatory obligations, including participation in restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
Key responsibilities
- Apply basic engineering principles and commonly used approaches, practices, theories, and calculations.
- Use judgment to select and apply engineering methods, modify standard models, designs, or procedures, and correlate data while recognizing discrepancies.
- Prepare cost estimates and specifications, and perform engineering studies.
- Conduct office and field research.
- Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate project documentation.
- Provide verification and field measurements for new equipment and system installations.
- Acquire performance data from new and existing equipment or systems and validate it against design parameters.
- Support emergency response work, including immediate and extended restoration efforts as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Have an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, or another appropriate engineering discipline (or have NCEES Credentials evaluated).
- An EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation.
- Entry level through up to three (3) years of experience in engineering design, specifications preparation, technical field work, or system studies.
- Other prior non-engineering work experience may be considered at this level.
Desired qualifications
- Possess an EIT certificate or be able to acquire one.
- Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis.
- Experience with project cost estimating or scheduling.
- Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields.
Pay and benefits
The salary range is $80,200 - $115,800 per year. This position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. Puget Sound Energy offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
- 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
Safety, compliance, and screening
This role upholds safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures and promotes a culture of total safety. It also requires conducting business honestly and ethically in line with core values and the Code of Conduct, and performing duties in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. The 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.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
