Engineer (I, II) Preston, ID #112737

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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

    Develops distribution system 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 distribution facilities/systems.
    
    General Purpose of an Engineer I includes:
    
    Under supervision, applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. 

In addition to the above, the general purpose of an Engineer II includes:
    
    Under limited supervision, applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. 
 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:  
•    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 to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:  
•    Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
•    Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.  
•    Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
•    Guide and entry level engineers, technicians and estimators.
•    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.
•    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 
•    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 National Electric Codes 
•    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

Preferences for the Engineer I:
•    Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
•    Completion of internship with an electrical utility.
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

In addition, the preferences for the Engineer II include:
•    Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
•    Knowledge of CYME modeling tool.
•    Knowledge of Cadops/netCadops.
•    Knowledge of an energy management system.
•    Knowledge of PLS-CADD.
•    Knowledge of AutoCAD
•    Knowledge of power quality equipment and software
•    Knowledge of ASPEN Oneliner
•    Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college/university.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112737
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: PRESTON
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Hiring Range: $78,500-$106,200 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
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.

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.