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More renewable energy jobs than oil jobs, gas jobs, and coal jobs combined

September 22, 2026

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Renewable Energy Jobs

There are many high-paying jobs in renewable energy and the industry grows more each year.

Renewable energy jobs are thriving because renewable energy is a growth industry. Renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through 2026, with solar PV alone providing more than half.

Renewables are set to contribute 80% of new power generation capacity by 2030. More than a third of the world’s electricity will come from renewables in 2025. It’s on track to provide 35-50% of electricity in the United States in 2030.

California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, now regularly generates more renewable energy than it needs.

Jobs in solar outnumber jobs in coal mining and the oil and gas industry combined. The number of renewable energy jobs worldwide increased in 2021 despite the huge economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the growing industry holding up better than fossil fuels.

There were 12 million jobs in renewable energy and its supply chains in 2020, a third of them in solar power.…

Transformer Repair Foreman (MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501)

September 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, inclusion & belonging.

Responsibilities

A Transformer Repairman Foreman shall have all the qualifications required of a Journeyman Transformer Repairman and shall have sufficient additional technical knowledge to direct Transformer Repairmen in the performance of their duties. In addition, shall also direct and oversee transformer shop and logistics operations, including salvage, oil handling, testing, and environmental compliance as determined by the Company. The Company retains discretion to assign, modify or remove such duties consistent with operational needs. They shall be responsible for coordinating equipment refurbishment and repair, procuring parts and vendor services, and providing technical guidance and training. They are also responsible for enusuring required inspections are done and that facilities, shop equipment and tools are maintained properly for safe and reliable operation of all equipment and personnel.

A Transformer Repairman is an electrically trained qualified Journeyman assigned to the Transformer Repair Shop who shall be capable of overhauling and repairing distribution and high voltage transformers, regulators, capacitors, switches and insulators on the ground, both in the shop and in the field.

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Substation Journeyman (MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501)

September 19, 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.

Responsibilities

A Substation Journeyman has a working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to transformers, regulators, load tap changers, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, motor-operated and manual switches, bus work, wiring, battery banks and chargers, and substation structures. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor, transformer turns ratio, megger, ductor, battery load testing, oil sampling, and other analytical tests as assigned. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

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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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Journeyman Lineman (ROSEBURG, OR, US, 97471)

September 11, 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.

Responsibilities

Journeyman Linemen shall meet the qualifications as set forth in this Agreement and shall supply the Union and the Company with satisfactory proof of their experience and knowledge. Linemen will perform Equipment Operations duties as per Section 15.37

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Journeyman Lineman certification or testing through IBEW Local 659.
Completion of a formal training program for a Journeyman Lineman.
Must meet examining board review of skills and experience.
Candidate must have formal hot stick training and experience.
Must own, or be able to obtain, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
This position requires a post-offer, pre-placement physical capacity screening, conducted by a licensed physical therapist, to assure the candidate meets the physical demands of the job. The screening will assess only the identified physical demands of the job being applied for.

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Energy Supply Data Scientist (I&II) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 7, 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

PacifiCorp serves 2.1 million customers across six western states and, as of May 1, 2026, became the first participant in the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) alongside the California ISO. Committing generation and scheduling transmission a day in advance across an optimized regional footprint produces operational and market data at a volume and granularity beyond what conventional analysis can support. This position exists to convert that data into better decisions about how PacifiCorp bids, commits its generation fleet, schedules transmission, and manages its position between the day-ahead and real-time markets.

The incumbent provides technical support on complex and business-critical projects across Energy Supply Management, working with loads and weather, battery storage, renewable, and thermal generation performance, transmission availability and congestion, market prices, bids and settlements. The impact of the role is measured in the quality of decisions it improves: explaining and reducing deviations between day-ahead positions and real-time outcomes, strengthening load and generation forecasts, quantifying the cost of resource and transmission choices, and delivering production-grade analytics that generation operators, traders and planners rely on daily.

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