Design Project Manager - Joint Use Construction

EEONLINE; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric Company seeks a Design Project Manager to lead joint-use construction projects, coordinating design, licensing and permits while ensuring NESC compliance. You will prepare cost estimates, manage multiple projects, and liaise with licensees to deliver safe, reliable transmission and distribution solutions on schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering technology or related field, strong NESC/NEC knowledge, field surveillance and pole loading experience, and a

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or related field.
• Typically one or more years in utility operations or related field.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete cost estimates for licensee's using current estimating resources.
• Inspect PGE poles and ensure NESC compliance by PGE and Licensees.
• Verify NESC clearances for new attachments.
• Run Pole Loading Analysis on poles in the field to meet standards.
• Create non-design and design work orders to modify poles to pass PLA/ NESC.
• Collaborate with communication companies to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

NESC knowledge

Pole loading analysis

Design software

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or CAD

Tools

Design software

CAD

Structural analysis tools

Electric analysis tools

GIS

Estimating tool

Job description

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Design Project Manager - Joint Use Construction

• Organization: Portland General Electric Company
• Region: Canada, Oregon, Tualatin
• End Of Contest: October 3, 2026
• Type: Full time
• Category: Project management

Design Project Manager - Joint Use Construction

Job Function

Provides transmission and distribution communication licensee project management expertise with construction designs and customer connections. Serves as primary liaison from first contact to final closing on projects.

In This Role You Will

• Prepare complete cost estimates for licensee's using current estimating resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, easements, permits, service / NESC requirements and estimating tool.
• Inspect PGE poles and make sure PGE and Licensees are compliant with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Verify Communication companies maintain NESC clearances for new attachments.
• Run Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) on poles in the field to assure they pass PGE standards.
• Create both non-design and design work orders to modify poles as needed to get the pole to pass PLA / meet NESC code / PGE standards.
• Work with communication companies to come up with innovative resolutions to fit both parties' needs.

Key Job Information

• Design Project Manager 6889 Grade 5
• Career Level: P1 Entry Professional

Performs first-tier professional level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts. Typically requires a related college or university degree or the equivalent work experience. (Note: Actual requirements vary by job) Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge. Operate independently but also receive ongoing guidance and direction from others.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Manages multiple projects.

• Prepare complete cost estimates for licensee's using current estimating resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, easements, permits, service / NESC requirements. Inspect PGE poles and make sure PGE and Licensees are compliant with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
• Verify Communication companies maintain NESC clearances for new attachments.
• Run Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) on poles in the field to assure they pass our standards.
• Create both non-design and design work orders to modify poles as needed in order to get the pole to pass PLA / meet NESC code / PGE standards.
• Work with communication companies to come up with innovative resolutions to fit both party's needs.
• Responsible for design decisions that reflect a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable transmission and distribution system.

Project Execution

Accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other PGE departments to fulfill project requirements; generally, works independently but receives some direct supervision. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.

Customer Care

Serves as the primary point of contact on all assigned projects from first contact to final closing; consults with customers to identify requirements and translates them into design and service connection solutions consistent with tariff, company standards, requirements and applicable codes.

Leadership and Consultation

Responds to questions from stakeholders; may provide information to newer team members.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically one or more years in utility operations or a related field.
• Requires a valid drivers license and a history of safe driving practices.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Basic knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.
• Working knowledge of PGE's electrical system.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices. Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.
• Working ability to apply engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.
• Working ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.
• Working ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.
• Working ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment with internal customers.

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Contact

Portland General Electric Company

121 SW Salmon St

Portland

Oregon United States

www.portlandgeneral.com

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