Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sTransmissionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSr Engineerposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy's Transmission Strategy and Markets department is looking for an Engineer to join our team! The Engineer provides technical advice to management on complex issues and prepares engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, cost estimates, system studies, and other such evaluations. This person will provide professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE electric transmission facilities and assets as we develop a long-haul transmission strategy. This will include knowledge and analysis of interconnected transmission systems and the applicable FERC, NERC, WECC, and PSE Open Access Transmission Tarriff (OATT) requirements that govern Transmission Planning and Operations. This role will interpret and apply existing guidelines and engineering principles, practices, and theories toward the completion of assignments with a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements requiring considerations not previously encountered. The Engineer also works on project teams to support the successful completion of projects designed to reinforce the energy delivery or power generation systems. Work on assignments is also performed with the goal of growing the Engineer's technical and managerial knowledge about PSE processes and systems. The ideal candidate supports emergency response operations when needed. The Engineer will uphold the safety compliance standards inherent with PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. This person will promote and support a culture of total safety. They will also demonstrate a commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically, and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct and ensure that 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. This position is posted at an Engineer III and Senior level. Please apply to the role that most closely matches your level of experience. Job Responsibilities Perform studies and analyses to identify electric transmission system needs and develop infrastructure projects to address Public Policy, balancing needs, and support the delivery of utility scale renewable resources to PSE's service territory. Develop transmission system models in consideration of applicable load and resource forecasts and expected system topology over a 10- to 20-year planning horizon. Complete complex power system modeling, simulation, and analysis using advanced power system analysis programs, such as PowerWorld, PLEXOS, and GridView. Interpret available codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines for application to identified system needs and the development of infrastructure projects to address those needs. Work with adjacent utilities and regional partners where coordination is needed. Create and review cost estimates and perform economic cost/benefit analysis for project alternatives. Plan and develop project budgets with appropriate documentation. Document projected need and solution justification for both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide professional engineering service and support in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and analysis of PSE