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Area Transmission Planner (Engineer) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

October 21, 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

Join a team that is driving the reliability, resiliency, and growth of the electric transmission system that powers our communities. In this role, you will play a key part in planning and delivering critical transmission projects that ensure the grid continues to meet evolving customer needs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

You will apply engineering principles and analytical methods to evaluate system performance, identify solutions, and demonstrate compliance with NERC and WECC reliability standards. Your work will directly influence the future of the transmission network and help support the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

As a Transmission Planning (Engineer), you will develop and lead a variety of technical studies, engineering analyses, system models, design documents, specifications, and performance assessments that support the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission facilities and systems.

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Engineer (II, SR, SRII) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

October 17, 2026

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Be a part of the West’s clean energy future! PacifiCorp is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our renewable resources team which is regionally known as a leader in hydropower.

The work is fast paced, varied, challenging, and rewarding. PacifiCorp offers a full benefits package, generous paid time off, flexible scheduling and participation in the employee Annual Incentive Plan, which for this position can be up to 15% of the annual salary.

Our ideal candidate will be a professional engineer with relevant experience in design, construction, or project management. If you are looking to work in an exciting and evolving field, have an inquisitive nature, a desire for continuous learning, and are an excellent communicator, please apply.

General Purpose

Serves as a mechanical engineer supporting the unit overhaul and plant support team. 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 hydroelectric generation and other utility facilities/systems.

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Engineer (II, SR) (IDLEYLD PARK, OR, US, 97447)

September 15, 2026

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Be a part of the West’s clean energy future! PacifiCorp is seeking a civil or mechanical engineer to join our renewable resources team which is regionally known as a leader in hydropower. Your daily workplace will be the scenic North Umpqua River basin in southern Oregon working on capital improvements directly with our on-site Operations and Maintenance Team.

The work is fast paced, varied, challenging, and rewarding. PacifiCorp offers a full benefits package, generous paid time off, flexible scheduling and participation in the employee Annual Incentive Plan, which for this position can be up to 15% of the annual salary.

Our ideal candidate will be a professional engineer with relevant experience in design, construction, or project management. If you are looking to work in an exciting and evolving field, have an inquisitive nature, a desire for continuous learning, and are an excellent communicator, please apply.

General Purpose

Serves as the on-site engineer supporting the North Umpqua hydro team.

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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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POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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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Power Your Greatness

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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