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Director, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental (Hydro) (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

May 30, 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

Manages turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects at 36 hydroelectric plants in scenic locations across seven western states, having a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources.

Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Typically supervises Manager-level employees.

Responsibilities

Direct projects that support hydroelectric operations. Oversee hydroelectric turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects.
Apply engineering and environmental principles to support the Company’s operations, including facilities technical studies, planning, and implementing capital projects.
Assist with development and implementation of annual asset investment plan including capital and maintenance expenditure options and serviceability reviews.
Prepare expert testimony for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.

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Environmental Analyst (Mid, SR), Bend, OR #112740 (BEND, OR, US, 97703)

January 11, 2025

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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

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting. Specifically, this position may provide professional level services for ensuring the company complies with regulatory requirements of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state and federal laws and regulations relating to hydropower, generation, or transmission operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support for T&D Operations’ projects (transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects), including NEPA-related permitting activities, CWA Section 404, NHPA Section 106, ESA Section 7 and 10, CEQA, EFSC, SEPA, local land use permitting (county and city), and general construction permits.
• Work with local, state and federal agencies, including Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S.

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Director, Energy and Environmental Policy (Portland, OR) #111997 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

June 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

Accountable for the activities and outcomes of the environmental policy and strategy function for the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Responsible for managing the activities and staff associated with environmental policy issues impacting the company and for developing company strategies on various complex environmental issues. Provide leadership and direction to management that guides the company’s interest in fulfilling its Environmental RESPECT commitments.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

Evaluate proposed state and federal laws and regulations that have the potential to impact company operations or policies. Develop comments on proposed state and federal laws and regulations.
Integrate environmental assessments of existing and anticipated environmental regulations into the planning and operating decisions of the business units.
Advise management of the impact of proposed legislation and regulation and develop potential compliance strategies.

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Environmental Reporting Specialist (Portland, OR) #111181 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 19, 2023

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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

Prepare, support and implement PacifiCorp’s environmental compliance reporting obligations related to greenhouse (GHG) allowances, fuel mix, GHG emissions, carbon offsets, renewable energy credits (RECs), and renewable portfolio standards (RPS). Serve as key contact on day-to-day environmental reporting matters, including interfacing with a variety of internal subject matter experts, external stakeholders, and regulators. Use a variety of software programs and data sources to compile, analyze, interpret, and validate environmental reporting information. Apply an understanding of relevant environmental laws and regulations to deliver reports with high-data integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Manage the accuracy of the company’s renewable resource and emissions data.
Manage state renewable portfolio standard compliance filings, including verification of agency certification of renewable resources for compliance with state and/or federal renewable portfolio standard programs.
Prepare and/or manage the preparation of regulatory and compliance filings to meet the reporting requirements in all states, including regulatory testimony, exhibits and supporting documentation
Present reports to management to obtain approval to file.

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SCOTUS Reinstates Trump-Era Environmental Certification Rule

April 12, 2022

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The U.S. Supreme Court on April 6 reinstated a Trump-era environmental rule that limited state and tribal roles in enforcing a section of the Clean Water Act (CWA) related to project certification. The order is a temporary triumph for eight states and three energy trade associations, including the National Hydropower Association (NHA).

The high court’s order in Louisiana et al. v. American Rivers et al. reinstates a Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized in July 2020 (and which became effective in September 2020) to address potential delays in certifications and project development that resulted in protracted litigation involving state and tribal reviews under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

The Supreme Court acted on an application filed on March 21 by eight states—Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Texas—and three industry groups—NHA, American Petroleum Institute, and the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America—that asked the high court to stay an October 2021 order from the U.S.…

15 Con Edison Researchers Win Awards for Reliability and Environmental Projects

April 5, 2022

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– Fifteen Con Edison employees have won coveted industry awards for findings that will help energy companies maintain reliable service for customers and protect the environment. The employees earned Technology Transfer Awards from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), a nonprofit that encourages innovation to make sure customers have clean, safe, reliable and affordable..
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