Electrical Engineer

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Why PacifiCorp?

• We’re an essential business—your work keeps the lights on for millions.


• 100% onsite: Hands on collaboration with talented engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel.


• Lead and develop critical engineering solutions.


• Privately owned and stable, with long-term career growth.


• Above-industry retirement match (10%) and strong total rewards.


• Excellent company culture—diverse, inclusive, and supportive.

General Purpose

Engineer, support, and lead solutions to maintain and improve the critical assets of the Dave Johnston Power Plant.

This position is available at multiple levels.  Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, and commissioning of industrial electrical systems including but not limited to Distributed Control Systems (DCS), medium voltage switchgear, DC battery backup systems, transformers, generator excitation, and 480V distribution


• Perform engineering functions associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the company’s generation facility.


• Oversee equipment testing, troubleshooting, site inspections, and regulatory compliance.


• Collaborate with and mentor other engineers and control and electrical technicians (CETs).


• Manage projects, timelines, and budgets for both capital and operations and maintenance expenditures one day to day projects as well as outage projects.


• Rotational on-call support.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.


• A minimum of five or more years experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.


• 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.

Preferences

• Demonstrated DCS and programmable logic controller (PLC) skills to lead logic and control changes within critical systems


• Ovation & ABB Bailey Net 90 preferred


• 5+ years in industrial or utility power systems


• SAP experience


• PE license.


• Advanced power systems/machine theory.


• Regulatory compliance experience.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include: 

• 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 our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off 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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114636 
Company Code: PACIFICORP  #PM25
Primary Location: GLENROCK  100% ONSITE   
Department: Power Supply 
Schedule: FULL TIME 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $127,500

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

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.