Design Specialist

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Portland is seeking design specialists at multiple levels to draft, detail, and validate electrical drawings for structures, installations, and projects, using CAD tools and established engineering guidelines.

You will prepare construction drawings, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, and layout plans; collaborate with field teams, engineers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and electrical substations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• General knowledge of engineering standards and drawings.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to create material lists from a drawing for engineering approval.

Responsibilities

• Drafting using established engineering guidelines and standards.
• Prepare preliminary drawings for engineering approval.
• Develop bill of materials from drawings.
• Prepare wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Prepare construction drawings utilizing established guidelines and standards.

Skills

Drafting

Interpersonal communication

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CAD

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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.

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

General Purpose

Provides expertise in a specialized field. Acts as a resource to generalist personnel to investigate and resolve problem situations or complex issues. Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new programs, systems and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions. Develops and maintains operational and procedural documentation.

This position is available at multiple levels

Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform drafting utilizing established engineering guidelines and standards.
• Draft construction drawings from engineering sketches, field mark-ups, and other information utilizing manual or automated methods.
• Select and apply drawing techniques and layouts in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Prepare preliminary drawings for engineering approval.
• Develop bill of materials from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities Of a Design Specialist Also Include The Following

• Draft plans, elevations and details for structures, installations, and other projects.
• Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles.
• Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD).
• Prepare construction drawings utilizing established engineering guidelines, specifications, and standards.
• Prepare wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and panel designs.
• Prepare the physical layouts, including general plans and elevations, grounding plans, cable and conduit plans, and construction specifications.

Responsibilities of a Sr. Design Specialist also include the following

• Design facilities utilizing established engineering guidelines and specifications.
• Oversee the development of construction drawings from engineering sketches and other information including delineation, instruction, and references, controls, limitations, and identification information utilizing manual or automated methods.
• Develop complex tests or experiences, analyze results, and redesign or modify plans.
• Design and support complex drawings.
• Guide and direct less experienced designers and monitor support personnel.
• Modify drawing archives.
• Develop three-dimensional models, foundation plans, details, and construction specifications.
• Act as a liaison between system users, field personnel and contract firms to define, prepare, prioritize and validate accuracy of data change requests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles as well as basic knowledge of electrical substations, generating facilities, and protection and control schemes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• General knowledge of engineering standards/guidelines and drawings, established drafting and design techniques.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with personnel (field and office) to obtain information.
• Ability to create material lists from a drawing for engineering approval.

Requirements For Design Specialist Also Include The Following

• A minimum of three years electrical drafting experience.
• A minimum of two years experience in electrical system design, using AutoCAD or Microstation.
• Design skills, including the development of detail design drawings from engineering guidelines and sketches.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.

Requirements For Sr. Design Specialist Also Include The Following

• A minimum of five years electrical drafting experience.
• A minimum of five years experience in electrical system design.
• Expert knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics.
• Excellent design skills.
• Ability to utilize CAD drafting equipment or traditional drafting technique
• Ability to use PLS-CAD with the ability to create a transmission design by importing survey data and structure models.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds.

Preferences

• Five years experience in drafting that involves interpretation of field mark-ups and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical safety codes and design standards, as well as knowledge of the company's design standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with EDMS and ability to find and check out drawings; review and update existing revisions.
• Knowledge of applicable company policies, procedures, and practices.

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

Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25

Primary Location: PORTLAND

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $61,300-$106,150

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

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

Career Segment: Drafting, Engineer, Power Systems, CAD, Electrical, Engineering, Energy