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Title: Engineer 1 – Electric Distribution (Dual Fuel)
Location: Hybrid – Bothell or Kent, WA (onsite 2 days/week)
Must Haves ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline
EIT or FE certificate may qualify in lieu of ABET accreditation
Entry level to 3 years of engineering experience (engineering design, specifications, system studies, or technical field work)
Early career engineering background supporting electric and/or gas utility projects
Ability to apply basic engineering principles, calculations, and standard methodologies
Experience preparing or supporting engineering plans, designs, specifications, or cost estimates
Comfort working under direct supervision and taking direction from senior engineers or project leads
Willingness to support PM‑driven work assignments and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to perform office and limited field work, including data collection and verification
Openness to learning utility standards, processes, safety requirements, and production workflows
Willingness to support emergency response and restoration efforts as needed
Plusses
Possession of or progress toward an EIT certificate
Prior utility engineering experience (electric, gas, or dual fuel)
Utility internship, co‑op, or rotational program experience
Experience supporting project cost estimating, scheduling, or budgeting
Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis
Exposure to both electric and gas utility systems
Day to Day Responsibilities
Conduct basic engineering analyses in support of plans, designs, specifications, standards, and system studies
Apply standard engineering principles, practices, and calculations to assigned tasks
Prepare or support cost estimates, specifications, and engineering documentation
Assist with development and tracking of project budgets and supporting documents
Perform office and field research, including verification and measurement of equipment installations
Collect and validate performance data from new and existing systems against design parameters
Support drafting and design efforts through engineering inputs and coordination
Assist senior engineers and project teams with day‑to‑day engineering support activities
Support emergency response work, including storm restoration and system failure response when required
Perform other duties as assigned in support of electric and gas utility operations
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