Senior Engineering Specialist - Drafting

Job Description

The Senior Engineering Specialist - Drafting develops solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems requiring an extensive knowledge of the subject and familiarity with related disciplines. Leads in the preparation of or prepares distribution engineering plans, designs, specifications, standards, evaluations, material entries, or studies. Duties may include setting policies and procedures around data and records management, conducting and analyzing research, pulling calculations, managing engineering projects, and working directly with customers. Exercises considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of an assignment. Typical assignments are broad in scope, and may be composed of interrelated elements within and outside of the employees’ core area of expertise. Supports emergency response operations when needed.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs the most complex and non-standard project work in support of department needs using applications and tools specific to job assignment and discipline. Examples may include:
  • Prepares and directs others in the preparation of engineering plans in AutoCAD and AUD, designs, specifications, and standards.
  • Develops and prepares engineering studies to identify specific program objectives and establish investment levels.
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of industry codes and regulations. Leads the team in maintaining compliance with current requirements and directs necessary research.
  • Interacts and coordinates directly with internal and external customers to understand project requirements.
  • Performs or manages project documentation including tasks, calculations, and reporting.
  • Conducts complex office and field research, measurement and verification of equipment data, and creates and updates equipment records.
  • Leads, directs and performs drafting standards and reviews as-built drawings if/when necessary. 
• Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
• Interprets and/or modify available guidelines for application to existing problems or processes.
• Coordinates the work of others who assist in specific assignments (including contractors/consultants).
• Responsible for driving improvements and maintaining department standards, processes, templates, tools and databases.
• May function in a technical leadership role as part of a project team.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information, both written and verbal to team members, internal and external customers.
• Checks and reviews complex project work of others. Provides technical leadership, training, and mentorship to other personnel.
• Ensures that problem solutions are tailored to PSE’s business environment. 
• Supports emergency response work as requested including immediate and extended restoration efforts driven by weather and other system failures. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent technical certificate in design or pre-engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience. 
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter within assigned area of focus, and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert with PC and design software, and other database applications.