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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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Transmission Principal Engineer, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT #113822 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

September 28, 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

Provides technical leadership on the most complex and business critical transmission engineering projects. Facilitates internal training for transmission line design engineers and technicians. Develops presentations for senior management and recommends and implements process improvements to benefit the company. Develops engineering plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s transmission, distribution, telecommunication facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of transmission line design not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to all engineering staff.
Lead project teams in the development of critical engineering solutions.
Provide technical expertise for critical plant and/or facility components.
Serve as the Company expert in transmission line design and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.

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Transmission Account Manager (Portland, OR) #114027 (Portland, OR, US, 97232)

August 15, 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 inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Act as an advocate for PacifiCorp transmission customers, as required, to resolve issues related to wholesale service purchased from PacifiCorp through the Open Access Transmission Tariff or through legacy contract provisions. Represent PacifiCorp’s transmission customers requesting transmission to transmission interconnections, contract updates, billing disputes, FERC tariff change and rate updates, and federal and state policy change. Provide advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conduct special contract reviews and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions. Research, analyze, develop and implement new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions and in response to changing regulatory and reliability requirements. Manage projects and processes required to deliver customer projects that require action by PacifiCorp. Negotiate network customer contracts both new and revisions to existing. Act as the subject matter expert on all network customer contracts.

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Transmission Account Manager (Portland, OR / Salt Lake City, UT) #113728 (Portland / Salt Lake City, OR, US, 97232)

August 7, 2025

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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 & belonging.

General Purpose

Act as an advocate for PacifiCorp transmission customers, as required, to resolve issues related to wholesale service purchased from PacifiCorp through the Open Access Transmission Tariff or through legacy contract provisions. Represent PacifiCorp’s transmission customers requesting transmission to transmission interconnections, contract updates, billing disputes, FERC tariff change and rate updates, and federal and state policy change. Provide advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conduct special contract reviews and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions. Research, analyze, develop and implement new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions and in response to changing regulatory and reliability requirements. Manage projects and processes required to deliver customer projects that require action by PacifiCorp. Negotiate network customer contracts both new and revisions to existing. Act as the subject matter expert on all network customer contracts.

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Transmission Grid Ops Adviser – Portland, Oregon – #113444 (Portland, Orego, OR, US, 97216)

May 27, 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 inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

This position is responsible for providing guidance and support for transmission system operations with a focus on reliability and represents PacifiCorp on various regional public power boards, such as North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”), North American Energy Standards Board (“NAESB”), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (“WECC”), Western Power Pool (“WPP”), California ISO (“CAISO”), and Southwest Power Pool (“SWPP”).

Responsibilities

Assist on a day-to-day basis with operational issues and merchant interfaces. This includes database programs (EAS, CAS, and Endur), the energy management system (Monarch), compliance with control performance standards (CPS), and disturbance control recovery.
Provide operational support as requested for network customer issues contractual input from an operational perspective, and act as the backup administrator function for the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS).
Communicate and collaborate closely with the reliability coordinator on matters associated with transmission reliability.

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Con Edison Building New Transmission Line for NYC Borough

April 18, 2025

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Con Edison has said it is investing $ 125 million to build a new transmission line that will support economic development and the electrification of buildings and vehicles in Queens, New York. The Reliable Clean City—Long Island City project will connect the Vernon and Newtown substations in Long Island City.

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