Transmission Engineer

Engineer II to Principal Engineer (DOQ)

$102,161 to $225,052 Annually

Job #16514

We are recruiting for a range of titles; the successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title based on qualifications.

Basic Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer II: $74,604 - $124,342 Annually

- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND

- Two (2) years of related engineering experience;

OR

- Six (6) years of directly related engineering experience

Engineer III: $124,779 - $155,975 Annually

- 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.

Professional Engineer*: $156,523 – $195,655 Annually

- 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.

Principal Engineer*: $175,3066 – $219,134 Annually

- 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.

*Professional and Principal Engineer require a WA State PE License

Preferred Qualifications

- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

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 hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, 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

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To Apply

Fully complete the online application at

careers.snopud.com

. First round resume review will start on 10/14/25. Applications will continue to be accepted through 10/21/25 and additional interviews will be scheduled if needed.

Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.