Puget Sound Energy
Engineer In Training
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Job Description
- Req#: 4226
- Customer & System Projects – Seattle/Snohomish Gas
- Customer & System Projects – King County Public Improvement
- Customer & System Projects – North King Electric
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering discipline.
- Entry level to 2 years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.
- 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
- Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
- Curriculum emphasis in power engineering (for BSEE applicants)
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's Planning team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Engineer In Training position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.Job Description
Puget Sound Energy is looking to hire early-career engineers as “Engineers in Training” (EITs) to participate in our Engineering Development Program (EDP). The position is for candidates interested in pursuing a career in Engineering who have between 0-2 years of experience in engineering design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.
Through the EDP, you will have the unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the utility industry by working in different workgroups that make up our core business of providing gas and electric service to our customers. The experience gained in these workgroups will enable you to develop crucial technical skills and form valuable working relationships with others across multiple job levels and workgroups. Your progression through the EPD will also be demonstrated by increasing responsibilities and opportunities to support PSE’s 2030 strategic framework and Beyond Net Zero Carbon goals, provide exceptional customer service, improve reliability of PSE’s electric and gas systems, and support emerging technologies and sustainable resources.
The EDP experience includes rotations through a minimum of three workgroups. You will begin your PSE career by working in a customer-facing team. After this initial assignment, you will have the opportunity to pursue roles within other Engineering workgroups to gain additional perspective on the work we do, our Company, and our industry.
Successful candidates will be placed into one of the following Customer & System Projects departments for the first assignment:Within Customer & System Projects, you will learn about materials and equipment used in our electric and gas distribution systems, design distribution facilities, gain valuable experience in project management, negotiate with customers and jurisdictions, and coordinate with construction teams to see your projects through to completion.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Additional Information
The position will remain open for the month of August and interviews are anticipated to start towards the end of the month with tentative start dates in September 2023. Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to graduating but must have a BS in an appropriate engineering discipline prior to starting.
EIT positions are eligible for PSE’s Hybrid Workplace and remote work options. Actual office locations may include South King (Kent), Factoria (Bellevue), Snoqualmie, or Bothell.
At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.
The pay range for this position is $65,500.00 - $93,100.00, 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) .
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.
About the company
Puget Sound Energy is an energy utility based in the US state of Washington, providing the Puget Sound region with electrical power and natural gas.