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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. 

General Purpose

Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the company’s generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply system analysis and planning skill set to promote the advent of new planning processes, either developing or utilizing advanced planning tools and methods.
• Evaluate and recommend planning policy and field design protocols  for PacifiCorp based on a variety of methods including application of sensitivity tests, engineering knowledge, business case development and awareness of industry best practices.
• Lead the conception of optimized planning processes leveraging existing and new tools and large datasets applying scripting or programming as needed
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.  
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. 
• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers and colleagues. 
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.  
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of five or more years experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with applying efficiency-producing methods, including automating tools and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Understanding of company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.  
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. 
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools.

Preferences

• Professional engineering (P.E.) license preferred.

Additional Information

Req ID: 106174 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland 
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule: No Selection 
Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT 
Hiring Range: 93,900.00 -110,500.00 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.  

It is PacifiCorp’s policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.