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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Resource Scientist in Seattle, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sDam Safetyteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenResource Scientistposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description The Resource Scientist position is in support of PSE's Dam Safety Program which falls under FERC Hydropower Program and Dam Safety Regulations. The position will support both capital projects and routine operational requirements at the Baker River and Snoqualmie Falls Hydropower Projects. Designs, conducts, analyzes and/or manages dam safety activities to fulfill Company objectives and programs. Work may include analysis, modeling and field investigations to support PSE's operations infrastructure. Conducts, reviews and monitors assigned discipline activities associated with construction and operation of company energy facilities. Technical work may include resource planning and/or the performance of complex statistical analysis and modeling tasks. Conducts work in inter-disciplinary teams designed to accomplish departmental and inter-departmental objectives. Coordinates work with personnel from operations and other departments. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. Job Responsibilities Serves as the task lead for field investigations and programmatic monitoring activities. Develops compliance reports, standard operating procedures and documentation of resource management activities and monitoring procedures. Conducts simple agency coordination and consultation as a representative of PSE. Conducts environmental field work which may include biological monitoring, streamflow monitoring, physical data collection and/or cultural management activities related to PSE's operation facilities. Establishes and maintains relational database of input variables and develops data warehousing strategies for operational purposes. Development of permitting and/or other regulatory approvals and conducts other administrative duties, in support of company programs and operations. Performs and coordinates a variety of complex analyses and design tasks in the plant and office settings. Assists in budget preparation. Assists in supervision of Consultants assigned to projects. Provides clear reporting and documentation of assigned activities. Provides support for other departmental administrative activities, initiatives and projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications BS/BA in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, Engineering, Anthropology, Mathematics or similar with 5 years of experience in the field (appropriate additional may be considered in lieu of degree). Experience and proficiency with MS Office, including Excel and Access. Desired Qualifications Civil/Structural/Geotechnical engineering or geology background required to fulfill the dam safety responsibilities. Advanced degree. Experience or familiarity with dam safety instrumentation. Project Management experience. Additional Information At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is$69,600.00-$108,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. P