Transmission Engineer II to Principal Engineer
Posting Information
We are recruiting at a Engineer II to Principal Engineer level; the successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title based on qualifications.
First round resume review will start on 10/14/25. Interviews will be offered to selected candidates. Applications will continue to be accepted through 10/21/2025 and additional interviews will be scheduled if needed
Job Definition
This position supports bolstering the operational reliability and resiliency of the electric system through excellent transmission protection. This is accomplished through system modeling, protective schemes specification, relay settings development, investigation of operations, identifying mitigating measures to correct deficiencies, and collaboration with other workgroups.
The successful candidate will provide technical, engineering, and project management services related to the design, maintenance, operations, improvements of and additions to the District’s facilities and systems in a technically sound, safe, timely, and cost effective manner to enable the District to realize its goals and objectives. Serves as a technical resource in field of engineering expertise. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a broad area of assignments. Plans, organizes, assigns, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs as project leader on medium to large and/or complex projects and assignments. Trains, mentors, reviews, approves, and may seal work of unlicensed engineers. May represent the District in conferences, technical and/or business and trade groups.
Experience/Education
Engineer II - $102,161 to $127,702 Annually
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field, AND
- Two (2) years of related engineering experience.
OR
- Six (6) years of directly related engineering experience
Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. .
Engineer III - $128,150 to $160,188 Annually
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
- Four (4) years of related engineering experience;
OR
- Eight (8) years of directly related engineering experience and a Washington State Professional Engineering License (PE) in-lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer - $160,751 to $200,938 Annually
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
- Six (6) years of related engineering experience.
OR
- Ten (10) years of directly related engineering experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Principal Engineer - $180,041 to $225,052 Annually
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND
- Eight (8) years of related engineering experience.
OR
- Twelve (12) years of directly related engineering experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Engineer II, Engineer III, Professional Engineer, and Principal Engineer.
Certifications
Engineer II
Minimum Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Valid Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record
Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Washington State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Engineer III - $128,150 to $160,188 Annually
Minimum Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Valid Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record
Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Washington State Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Washington State Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Professional and Principal Engineer
Minimum Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):
- Valid Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record
- Washington State Professional Engineering (PE) License.
Department Responsibilities
- Providing support for projects in an assigned area of the service territory from conceptual design through commissioning and operation in the field.
- Maintaining and demonstrating compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards for protection and control, as well as providing support for transmission planning standards.
- Help develop and review protection system design deliverables (one line, three line, AC/ DC schematics…)
- Perform short circuit overcurrent and distance coordination studies using the ASPEN OneLiner short circuit analysis software to develop protective relay settings; experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) products preferred.
- Perform peer work reviews.
- Provide technical support to Relay Technicians by assisting with the commissioning of new protection systems and performing troubleshooting activities when deficiencies or failures occur.
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance of transmission protections systems with NERC, WECC Requirements subject to current and future enforcement.
- Perform periodic tasks to maintain compliance with NERC, WECC Standard requirements subject to enforcement, both as a Standard Lead and a SME.
- Periodically update and maintain Short Circuit models.
- Analyze disturbance events and develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Develop, review and update Energy Control Center technical operating guides and procedures related to protection systems.
- Provide technical support and direction to Energy Control Center System Operators to help guide operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with the System Planning Engineering group to provide design guidance and protections system performance analyses necessary for planning studies and the development of system reliability improvement capital projects.
- Provide design review and guidance for new transmission interconnection requests.
- Support storm and/or emergency restoration efforts.
- Investigate new protection system technologies and develop and implement test procedures to help adopt them.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett
Job Segment: Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical, Testing, Engineering, Technology
Salary range
- $102,161 - $225,052