Engineer (I, II, Sr)

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

• Engineer I: Design physical layout of small‑scale substations; create wiring designs based on P&C schematics; communicate with design team to achieve target dates; coordinate with other engineering disciplines; specify and order major equipment; manage several project schedules simultaneously; conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Engineer II: Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support Company objectives; develop moderately complex substation physical designs (plans, elevations, grounding, conduit, bus connection details); determine methods and techniques for obtaining results; guide and direct associate‑level engineers, technicians, and drafters; recommend alternative solutions to management; deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services; maintain project timelines and budgets; communicate effectively with customers and external engineering firms; create construction sequence plans to support outage planning; provide construction specifications to project management.
• Senior Engineer: Develop highly complex substation physical designs (plans, elevations, grounding, conduit, bus connection details); design EHV substations and integrate FACTS systems; coordinate and communicate with large‑scale customers; act as lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career‑level engineers, technicians, and drafters.

Requirements

• Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university; basic knowledge and application of principles in the engineering specialty; knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (if required); ability to interact favorably with project and work teams; strong communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency with personal computers and automated tools.
• Engineer II: Minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field; demonstrated knowledge and application of engineering principles; understanding of Company business, policies, procedures, and practices; knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and the National Electric Codes (if required); ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness; ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
• Senior Engineer: 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 ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines and budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Preferences

• 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 ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match (fixed contributions for non‑union employees equal to 4% of eligible pay; 100% match on the first 6% contributed)
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Mass transit pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – varies by employee type (union or non‑union)
• Paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

Pay

Hiring range: $77,200 – $140,250. Eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Schedule

Days

Additional Information

Primary location: Salt Lake City, UT (also Portland, OR). Department: Power Delivery. Personnel subarea: Exempt. Req ID: 114936. Company code: Pacificorp #PM25.