Senior Distribution System Operations Engineer
Job Description
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 Vice President of Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Distribution System Operations Engineer 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’s electric distribution System Operations is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team. Our System Operations team is responsible for the 24/7/365 real-time monitoring and control of PSE’s electric distribution system. We are a team of skilled professionals who perform a critical role in safely and reliably operating the electrical grid.
Job Responsibilities
Work as an integral part of operations engineering team to support engineering functions related to operationalizing the Virtual Power Plant (VPP), including but not limited to:
- Support the scoping, integration, testing and commissioning
- Ensure PSE future interests and capabilities of the VPP align
- Scheduling and deployment of Demand Side resources via the VPP after platform is operationalizing
Work as an integral part of operations engineering team to support engineering functions for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), including but not limited to:
- Support the testing and commissioning of advanced applications and projects applying emerging technology.
- Ensure ongoing ADMS technical requirements are delivered in accordance with PSE specifications.
- Provide Load flow interpretation / analysis to support planned/emergent work using Synergi and eventually ADMS Load Flow and State Estimation
- Operational readiness evaluation and scoping to ensure successful deployment of Smart Grid technology, working closely with peer support departments to firm up collaboration and support.
- Ensures coordination and support of Distribution Automation projects through existing YFA and future FLISR
- ADMS advanced application
Support Real Time Distribution Operations:
- Analyze PQ issues on the primary system including transient and sustained voltage and balance concerns.
- Work with Regional Engineers to implement solutions
- Monitors emerging industry trends and technologies that may lead to changes in Operations.
- Work with Operators, Lead Operators and Dispatchers to provide real-time analytical support of the ADMS, power system and corresponding OTS (Operator Training Simulator)
- Intake, management and real-time ownership of technology-based issues experienced by Operators.
- Oversight, management and engineering analysis of System Abnormal conditions. This includes risk analyses of leaving system in a prolonged abnormal condition
- This position provides occasional non-core hour operational engineering support to System Operators when encountering an emergent issue impacting the electrical distribution system
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil or other appropriate engineering field.
- Substantial experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 8 or more years practice as a degreed engineer). Years of acquired experience is provided as a guide and alone does not constitute readiness for job level as individual’s skill acquisition rates can vary significantly.
- Demonstrated organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Engineering experience working in the electric utility industry, with emphasis in Planning, Operations or Engineering
- Possession of or ability to acquire a Professional Engineering license
- Experience working on complex engineering projects
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Additional Information
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 $97,600.00 - $162,500.00, 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.
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