Engineer II - Public Improvement

Job Overview

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking an Engineer II - Public Improvement to join our Customer & System Projects team. The role involves preparing engineering plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates, and supporting project teams to reinforce the energy delivery or power generation systems. The position is safety‑sensitive and requires a pre‑employment drug screening that includes testing for marijuana and its metabolites.

• Works on projects that are often composed of many interrelated elements.
• Interprets requirements and applies company and industry standards, guidelines, and methods.
• Applies engineering principles, practices, and theories.
• Creates and reviews cost estimates and provides economic analysis for project alternatives.
• Plans and develops project budgets with appropriate documentation.
• Identifies potential areas of weakness with assigned work and initiates corrective action.
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design requirements.
• Supports emergency response work as requested, including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures.
• May coordinate the work of engineering assistants, technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position is dual‑fuel (both gas and electric).

• Bachelor of Science degree or PE license in electrical, mechanical, civil, or other appropriate engineering field.
• Experience in planning, design, specification preparation, technical field work, project cost estimating, and scheduling (typically achieved after 3+ years of practice as a degreed engineer).
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.

• Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
• Familiarity with codes and equipment used in the design and operation of utility systems.
• Experience coordinating external consultants in project execution.
• Possession of an EIT certificate and ability to acquire a PE license.
• Knowledge of engineering economics and utility accounting practices.

PSE offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The pay range for this position is $79,200.00 – $, and the position is eligible for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 401(k) investment option, a cash balance retirement plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Holidays.

For more detail, see the PSE Career page.

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 disability. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at  or 425‑462‑3017.

To apply, submit your résumé and cover letter through the PSE Careers portal. Referrals are encouraged and can double your chances of interviewing.