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Energy Supply Data Scientist I or II (Portland, OR) – 112724 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 21, 2024

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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 energy industry is rapidly changing, and PacifiCorp is leading the way in renewable energy deployment and electricity market development. With the emergence of the extended day-ahead market (EDAM), this role will be critical in providing actionable insights through data to improve PacifiCorp interactions with organized electricity markets. This is an opportunity to apply data analytics to optimize PacifiCorp’s operations across six states to minimize power costs for over 2 million customers, while ensuring reliable operations and integrating gigawatts of clean energy to the grid.

This position will provide technical support on complex and business critical projects related to Energy Supply management across six states. The incumbent is responsible for gathering data from a variety of sources and designing custom tools to optimize data mining, cleaning, validating and analyzing data. The data includes but is not limited to, loads, weather patterns, generation and transmission performance, and market prices and liquidity.

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Student Engineer, Portland, OR #112243 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97211)

September 17, 2024

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General Purpose

To assist in the development of engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the companyÃâs transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities

•   Assist company engineers in performing engineering studies and analysis of substation equipment, protection & control equipment, transmission structures & hardware, and distribution equipment.
•   Develop moderately complex engineering studies of limited scope and prepare data for analysis.
•   Perform electrical network data analysis and present results to company staff.
•   Conduct drawing reviews to ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
•   Research and test equipment provided by suppliers
•   Update company standards and drawings
•   Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.

Requirements

•   Enrolled full time in accredited engineering college/university.
•   Sophomore standing or higher in electrical/mechanical/civil engineering or a related field.
•   Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
•   Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.

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Associate Power Purchase Contract Management Analyst (Portland, OR) -112643 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 13, 2024

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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

Under general direction, performs management of pre-commercial and commercial energy supply contracts per their terms and conditions, including but not limited to; certifying completion of contractually required milestones, acceptance of commercial operation, compliance, dispute resolution and the invoice settlement function for long-term renewable and non-renewable contracts and agreements. Coordinate and implement solutions for issues related to integration of battery technology in long-term power purchase agreements.

Responsibilities

Under general direction:
Contract Project Management / Long-Term Renewable Power Purchase Agreements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that pre-commercial long-term renewable power purchase agreements are planned, executed and monitored effectively, contributing to successful advancement of clean energy technologies.
Track pre-commercial construction performance milestones and lead monthly meetings with suppliers.
Assist in identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with project team, Legal and counterparty.

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Asset Risk Program Mgr (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 9, 2024

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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.

Department Overview

The Asset Risk Organization is responsible for identifying, quantifying, and developing mitigation strategies for risks to electric transmission and distribution assets, including system performance/reliability improvement and wildfire risk reduction. The organization supports several objectives to 1) complete accurate, timely reporting on system performance and responses to data requests from regulatory entities; 2) meet all commitments outlined in our Wildfire Mitigation Plans; 3) continue to foster trusted relationships with key stakeholders; and 4) provide ongoing technical support and manage technology development for existing and new applications.

General Purpose

The Asset Risk Program Mgr is responsible for coordinating the development of an integrated risk strategy aligning programmatic efforts covering wildfire risk, reliability, and resilience within a common framework. This position will support development, approval, tracking, and reporting on cross-functional work to achieve strategic objectives within the integrated risk strategy.

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T&D Program Specialist, Portland, OR #112400 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

August 24, 2024

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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 Program Manager is responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of assigned programs including, planning, organizing, leading, delivering and controlling program activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the internal organization or external regulatory agencies and proceedings.

Responsibilities

Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for end users or customers, both internal and external.
Assist with the development and implementation of both long-term and short-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of assigned programs or projects.
Identify requirements, develop project and program implementation plans, and deliver upon key project and program milestones for assigned programs or projects.
Coordinate the development of an annual budget and operating plan to support assigned programs or projects.
Develop, manage, and compile data and/or narratives pertinent to assigned projects or programs to support both internal and external reporting requirements.

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Engineer (I, II, SR) Portland OR or Salt Lake City #112469 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

August 20, 2024

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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

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:
•   Prepare engineering scoping document from planning studies to be used during design.
•   Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.
•   Develop and review 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.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.

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