Engineer I, II Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT #113660

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

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:  
•    Develop substation physical designs of limited scope with direct oversight. 
•    Create markups for substation physical drawings.
•    Work closely with drafters & designers to ensure accurate design.
•    Provide project status updates in scheduled meetings to all stakeholders.
•    Specify major materials for purchase.
•    Order major materials and review manufacturer drawings.
•    Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to provide a complete design package. 
•    Travel for site visits during design and for final walkthroughs.
•    Complete point to point wiring according to control schematics.
•    Manage project schedules effectively.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:  
•    Develop substation designs of moderate scope with limited oversight.
•    Evaluate lightning protection within a substation.  
•    Create markups for both physical and P&C drawings
•    Show competency for substation engineering disciplines outside of physical design.
•    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.
•    Review projects designed by external engineering firms.
•    Maintain project timelines and budgets.
•    Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

Requirements for the Engineer I position include the following: 
•    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 to the above, the Engineer II requirements include: 
•    A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field. 
•    Demonstrated 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 experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
•    EIT or PE certifications.
•    Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
•    Completion of internship with an electrical utility.
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113660
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule:Days
Hiring Range: $78500-$116,800 
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This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

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.

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.