Engineer III to Principal Engineer (System Planning & Protection)

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Date: Apr 4, 2026

Location: Everett, WA, US

Company: Snohomish PUD

Job ID 16708 Department System Planning & Protect

Employment Status Regular Type Full Time - Salaried

of Openings 1 Union Classification Non Union

Work Location Office Hybrid Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA)

Closing Date 04/30/2026 Salary/Wage $131,609.00 - $231,127.00 annually

Posting Information

This position may be filled at multiple levels, depending on experience

Cover letters are strongly encouraged to help us assess candidate fit with Team PUD

Applications will be reviewed beginning April 15. Interviews will be scheduled as candidates are selected, with applications accepted through April 30.

Job Definition

Successfully 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. 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 projects and assignments.

This position, in the System Planning & Protection group, supports the District's Advanced Distribution System Management (ADMS) suite of applications from a planning perspective. In addition to supporting the existing software and serving as liaison between Operations and Engineering, this position will act as the software expert accountable for advanced application configuration and testing in a secure environment for a new ADMS.

Experience/Education

Engineer III: $131,609 - $164,512 Annually

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND

Four (4) years of related engineering experience;

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: $165,0901 - $206,363 Annually

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND

Six (6) years of related engineering experience;

Ten (10) years of directly related engineering experience.

Principal Engineer: $184,901 - $231,127 Annually

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, AND

Eight (8) years of related engineering experience;

Twelve (12) years of directly related engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters 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 page: Engineer III (https://www.snopud.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Engineer-III-20000029.pdf) , Professional Engineer , or Principal Engineer

Desired Experience and Skills

A strong power system background, including proficiency in equipment modeling in power flow applications;

Expertise in advanced application configuration and testing;

Excellent software troubleshooting skills, error correction ability, and debugging strategies when power flows don't converge;

Ability to interpret power flow results and reports;

Demonstrated understanding of short-circuit analysis and protective device coordination principles;

Experience in supervisory control and data acquisition system modeling, communication networks, and user interface.

Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

Excellent analytical, time management, and communication skills are required.

This work is related to a Department of Energy grant and requires reporting, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating compliance with funding requirements.

Certifications

Engineer III

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.

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

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