Engineer (I, II, Sr)

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.

About the role

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.

This position is available at multiple levels (Engineer I, Engineer II, Senior Engineer). Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

Engineer I

• Design physical layout of small-scale substations.
• Create wiring designs based on P&C schematics.
• Communicate with design team to effectively achieve target dates.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure a cohesive design.
• Specify and order major equipment.
• Manage several project schedules simultaneously.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Engineer II

In addition to Engineer I responsibilities:

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Develop moderately complex substation physical designs, including plans, elevations, grounding, conduit, and bus connection details.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• 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.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with customers and external engineering firms to ensure a cohesive design.
• Create construction sequence plans to support outage planning.
• Provide construction specifications to project management.

Senior Engineer

In addition to Engineer I and II responsibilities:

• Develop highly complex substation physical designs, including plans, elevations, grounding, conduit, and bus connection details.
• Design EHV substations and integrate FACTS systems.
• Coordinate and communicate with large-scale customers.
• Act as a 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 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.

Engineer II

In addition to Engineer I requirements:

• 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.

Senior Engineer

In addition to Engineer I and II requirements:

• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Preferences

• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union).
• Paid short-term disability leave 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 yearly salary. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Primary locations: Salt Lake City, UT and Portland, OR. Schedule: Days.