Engineer I, II Portland, OR, 114039

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

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. Develops protection system settings, engineering calculations and design documents associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s transmission and distribution, facilities/systems. Supports the construction and commissioning of protection systems deployed on company transmission and distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:

- Develop Protection system schematic designs

- Conduct Short circuit and symmetrical component analysis

- Perform protection system coordination studies

- Relay settings and protection system automation logic development

- Conduct arc flash analysis

- Manage Integration with SCADA systems

- Comply with NERC, FERC and WECC regulations

Additional Responsibilities of the Engineer II position include the following:

- Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives.

- Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.

- Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.

- Guide and direct level I engineers, technicians and drafters.

- Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.

- Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

Requirements for the Engineer I position include the following:

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.

- Basic knowledge and application of engineering principles in the area of power system analysis and/or power system protection.

- 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.

- Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.

- Initiative and self sufficiency

- Proficient in troubleshooting and problem solving

- Occasional travel for project work and training

Additional Requirements for the Engineer II position include the following:

- A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.

- Knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.

- Understanding of Company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes (if required for the position).

- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.

- Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.

Preferences

- Engineering internship or other experience specific to electrical engineering.

- Completion of internship with an electrical utility.

- Engineer In Training certificate (EIT)

- Familiarity with substation design

- Familiarity with power system protection

- Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114039

Company Code: Pacificorp

Primary Location: Portland

Department: Power Delivery Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $78,500-$ 116,800

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.