Engineer (Civil or Mechanical) I, II or Senior- Ariel, Washington (Merwin Hydro Plant) - #110383

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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. 
 

If you’re interested in being a part of the West’s clean energy future and you’re an engineer with design, construction, or project management experience, have we got an opportunity for you! PacifiCorp is seeking a civil or mechanical engineer to join our renewable resources team which is regionally known as a leader in hydropower.  As a hydro engineer, you will have the opportunity to not only stretch your current engineering knowledge into multiple facets of hydropower, but to interact with national experts in the discipline. In addition, your daily workplace will be the scenic Lewis River basin in southern Washington with occasional work at our other hydroelectric projects in six different states.

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 five or more years of relevant experience.  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 consider applying.
 

General Purpose

The General Purpose of  the Engineer I and II is:

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.

In addition, the General Purpose of the Senior Engineer is:

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

The responsibilities of the Engineer I are:

    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

In addition, the responsibilities of the Engineer II:

    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 associate level engineers, technicians and drafters
    Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs
    Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work
    Analyze and design engineering methods

In addition to Engineer I and II, the responsibilities of the Senior Engineer:

    Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods
    Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.  
    Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results
    Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters
    Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs
    Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work
    Maintain project timelines and budgets
 

Requirements

The Requirements of the Engineer I are: 

   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. 
   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.
 

In addition, the requirements of the Engineer II are:

    
    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.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives,         and recommendations. 
    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.

In addition to Engineer I and II, the requirements of the Senior Engineer are: 

    A minimum of five or more years of experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
    Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on         commitments.
    Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.  
    Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present     alternatives, and recommendations. 

Preferences

Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.

Completion of internship with an electrical utility.

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

Additional Information

Req Id: 110383 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Ariel, Washington     
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule: Full-time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $74,300 - $115,500  

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12-15% 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 Pacific Power, 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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.