Principal Engineer - Energy Resources Major Projects

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! In order to support a decarbonized energy system, PSE's Energy Resources Major Projects technical team is looking for qualified candidates to fill a new Principal Engineer position. We are on a journey to deliver on our clean energy goals, with the first major milestone occurring by 2030.

This role will support this journey by providing technical due diligence and engineering expertise for the development of new assets (wind, solar, energy storage, and other technologies) to strengthen PSE's generation portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the development of utility-scale solar and/or battery energy storage systems.

This is a hybrid role based at PSE's headquarters in Bellevue, WA. Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Provides professional electrical or civil engineering services and technical leadership to department management and resource development staff, providing expertise to broadly stated technical problems in the specialized field of renewable generation engineering. Solutions provided by the Principal Engineer may involve unconventional or advanced problem‑solving techniques. Provides engineering support in the planning, design, construction, and analysis of generation facilities and assets. Schedules and coordinates major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.

Reviews design and documentation to ensure compliance with PSE design criteria and standards. Assignments involve a substantial degree of complexity, with many interrelated elements, requiring considerations not previously encountered. Supports the continued development of PSE's engineering workforce by sharing knowledge with others.

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.

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.

• Prepares complex engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, due diligence and studies utilizing specialized analytical skills.
• Responsible for solving unique problems using advanced analytical techniques.
• Manages technical issues for new generation resource acquisition and development, from early‑stage feasibility analyses through beginning of construction.
• Provides review of technical exhibits, equipment supply agreements, engineering/procurement/construction agreements, performance standards, power purchase agreements, and other technical documents. Leads multiple critical and/or complex projects, including research, design, equipment specification and evaluation, and development of internal standards and procedures.
• Communicates solutions to personnel possessing a wide variety of educational and employment backgrounds, including in public forums in both verbal and written forms.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with team's work, and initiates corrective action.
• Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE's engineering workforce.
• Provides technical leadership to others in the department and throughout the company.
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE's business environment.
• Maintains knowledge of industry developments and best practices and their application at PSE to further business objectives.
• Coordinates and review the work of engineers, project managers, and others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors or consultants).
• Plans and schedules engineering…