Electrical Design Plant Engineer - Power Generation

About the role

Join us in supporting the transformation of renewable energy at scale. As an Electrical Design Plant Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you will play a key role in the design and integration of electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects that support Oregon's clean energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, procurement, and integration of electrical systems for renewable and generation assets, ensuring designs meet safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Apply engineering knowledge to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to practical, forward-thinking solutions that improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NERC/WECC, NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.) and drive continuous improvement in plant operations.

Requirements

• Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
• Experience: P2: Typically two or more years in related field; P3: Typically five or more years in related field or four or more years with PE license.
• Certifications, Licenses and Training: P2: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; P3: Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Functional Competencies: Intermediate knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts; intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines; intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned; intermediate knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures; intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends; intermediate knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures; working knowledge of construction feasibility; working knowledge of procurement and contract administration; intermediate knowledge of project controls and estimates; intermediate knowledge of initiating electrical improvements and corrective actions for power plants, dams and related facilities; intermediate knowledge in the thermal, wind and/or hydro generation areas; knowledge of substations preferred.

Qualifications

• Intermediate accuracy skills.
• Working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills.
• Intermediate decision-making skills.
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate individual and group presentation skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Explore a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs and the demands of the job.