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 advanced 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 Senior Engineer/Senior Engineer II responsibilities include:
Design, develop, modify, and evaluate complex 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.
Analyze and design engineering methods.
Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians, and drafters.
In addition to the above, the Principal Engineer responsibilities include:
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market.
Provide technical expertise for critical plant and/or facility components.
Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.
Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by senior Engineering staff.
Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.
Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
Requirements
Requirements for the Senior Engineer/Senior Engineer II requirements include:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical).
A minimum of five or more years' experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
Advanced technical degree or professional engineer (PE) license is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Understanding of company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and the National Electric Codes.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
Demonstrated 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 including automated tools.
In addition to the above, the Principal Engineer requirements include:
A minimum of 15 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.
A PE license is required.
Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
Knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
Preferences
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Additional Information
Req Id: 110831
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com
