Puget Sound Energy Inc

Engineer In Training - Customer and System Projects

Puget Sound Energy Inc$72K — $103K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or other relevant discipline (ABET accredited or NCEES evaluated).
  • Entry level to 2 years of experience in engineering design or system studies.
  • Fundamental understanding of engineering principles and analysis techniques.
  • Basic knowledge in project cost estimating or scheduling is a plus.
  • Possession or ability to acquire an EIT certification.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of engineering plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Collect and organize data from various sources for analysis.
  • Conduct background research and perform simple analyses as needed.
  • Assist senior staff with data interpretation and analysis.
  • Undertake field visits to inform gas, electric, and energy infrastructure projects.
  • Build relationships across engineering departments for future collaboration and support.
  • Participate in emergency response operations when required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with investment options and cash balance retirement plan.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with additional voluntary insurance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Under direct supervision of more experienced staff, performs entry level work to become familiar with PSE's engineering practices and functions. The work may be augmented with assignments within various engineering departments to become familiar with those departments, their functions, and how those departments work together to serve PSE's customers. Assignments are designed to prepare the EIT for a career within PSE.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other such evaluations.
    • Applies fundamental engineering principles and theories commonly used in engineering investigations and analysis.
    • Collects and organizes data from multiple existing and new sources.
    • Performs background research and provides simple analyses.
    • Assists more experienced staff with interpretation and analysis of data.
  • Gains an understanding of the basic functions of PSE's engineering departments.
  • Performs field visits and gathers information to aid in the design and construction of gas, electric, and energy infrastructure.
  • Develops contacts in each department that can be utilized in the future when engineering expertise is required.
  • Supports emergency response operations when needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 two (2) years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.


Desired Qualifications

  • Possession of or ability to acquire an EIT certificate.
  • Work or internship experience in utility engineering or related fields.
  • Knowledge of project cost estimating or scheduling.


Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $72,700.00 - $103,300.00, 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 - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

About Puget Sound Energy Inc

Puget Sound Energy Inc is an energy company that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in the Pacific Northwest. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Puget Sound Energy Inc serves over 1.5 million customers and has a generating capacity of over 3,700 megawatts. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2040. Puget Sound Energy Inc has received numerous awards for their work including the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award and the Green Power Leadership Award.
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3,100 employees
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1873

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