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Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

July 5, 2026

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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

As an Engineer in Pacific Power’s Distribution System Planning team, you will hold a key role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the electrical distribution system. This role requires a solid foundation in distribution system planning, wires and non-wires solution development, toolset evaluation, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and hosting capacity analysis. You will design, analyze, and optimize the distribution system to meet the evolving needs of the communities Pacific Power serves while incorporating innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

Distribution Planning: Develop near and long-term plans for the distribution system that align with company objectives and regulatory requirements. Assess system needs and identify solutions to address capacity, voltage, and reliability issues.
Develop Wires and Non-Wires Solutions: Assess system constraints and identify cost-effective solutions, including traditional infrastructure and non-wires alternatives (e.g., DERs, energy efficiency, storage, demand response, and microgrids), to meet capacity and reliability needs.

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Civil Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

July 1, 2026

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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

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

Develop detailed civil/structural documents for bid and construction packages to support construction projects at substations.
Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
Prepare and review structural calculations, designs, details, drawings and construction specifications for substation structures and foundations.
Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Attend meetings associated with project design, permitting, pre-bid, construction kick-off, and site visits during the construction phase.
Review construction submittals to ensure adherence to company engineering standards.

In addition to the above, the Mid-level responsibilities include:

Design, develop, modify, evaluate, and optimize systems, processes, and facilities to support Company objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements.

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Senior Protection & Control Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

June 27, 2026

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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, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

Step into a role where your engineering expertise directly supports the safe, reliable delivery of power across our transmission and distribution systems! In this position, you will apply established engineering methods and best practices to develop studies, detailed designs, and protection system settings that support the construction, operation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in shaping project scopes, producing high-quality engineering documentation, and providing technical guidance and peer review to fellow engineers. From design through construction and commissioning, your contributions will help ensure our protection systems operate effectively while supporting the long-term reliability of the grid.

Responsibilities

Develop Protection system schematic designs
Conduct Short circuit and symmetrical component analysis
Perform protection system coordination studies localized and wide area
Develop Relay settings and protection system automation logic
Conduct arc flash analysis
Manage Integration with SCADA systems

Develop complex electrical engineering studies, plans, detailed scopes of work and protection system criteria.

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Transmission Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

June 23, 2026

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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

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. 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

Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.
Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.
Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.

Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (if required for the position).
Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.

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Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

May 14, 2026

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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

The position is available at Engineer II and Sr. Levels

If you ever dreamed of working with large dams and have heavy civil design, construction, and/or civil project management experience…have we got an opportunity for you. PacifiCorp is seeking a civil engineer/project manager to join our hydroelectric team. On our team you will have the opportunity to not only stretch your current engineering knowledge into multiple facets of civil engineering (i.e. structural, geotechnical, hydrology, and hydraulics) but also regularly interact with national experts on those disciplines. In addition, your work will potentially take you into the remote and scenic areas of our hydroelectric projects in six different states and be responsible for managing large scale dam rehabilitation, fish passage, and other fascinating projects. Our office is located on the east side of Portland, Oregon, was fully remodeled in 2019 to provide a collaborative open floor plan and has spectacular views of Mt.

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Real Time Operations Planning Engineer (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)

May 2, 2026

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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 inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

The position is available at levels (I, II, III)

Provide real time and day ahead planning analysis of the PacifiCorp transmission system, focusing on maintaining system reliability in the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM). Implement changes to the CAISO EDAM market solution to ensure system reliability during the operational day with reduced cost impacts to the company.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer I –

Conduct engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution.
Coordinate with CAISO Engineers, Market Operators, and PacifiCorp Operators to implement reliability centric changes to the Market Solution.
Provide real-time operational support for market solutions errors that result in reliability impacts.
Perform system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of the transmission systems.

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