Electrical Designer, Power Plants

portlandgeneral; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric in Portland, Oregon, seeks Electrical Plant Designers to provide professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro, and wind power plants. You will apply sound design practices and draft using AutoCAD to convey concepts clearly.

Two positions are available: P1 and P2, with bachelor’s degree requirements and 2+ years (P2) or 2 or fewer years (P1) in related design fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field is required.
• Typically two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field.
• Valid Driver's License required; travel to various generation facilities will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design Work: provide professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro and wind power plants and switchyards; assist engineers in moderately complex designs; lay out simple systems to meet criteria; determine materials.
• Design Practices and Technology: apply sound design practices; provide drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD; manage drawing modifications.
• Design Drawings: convert moderately complex designs into drawings; ensure concepts are clearly conveyed.
• As-Built Packages: create and check as-built packages; conduct walk-downs; track annual activities; provide status reports.
• Engineering Principles, Codes and Standards: ensure compliance with engineering principles and standards.
• On-Site Support and Field Investigations: provide on-site construction support and assist with turnover.
• General Project Support: procure materials, monitor progress, and communicate status.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Schematics & Wiring Diagrams

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Department Summary

Power Supply Engineering Services (PSES) provides quality engineering solutions and analyses to maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective operations of PGE generation assets. The Engineering Design Support group provides electrical, mechanical, and civil design expertise and support service to Engineering and Plant Personnel. The group develops and maintains engineering drawings and models to support operations, maintenance, physical security, environmental, licensing, and regulatory functions.

Position Summary

Electrical Plant Designers provide professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro, and wind power plants and switchyards. They apply sound design practices and guidelines, using current design technology resources, to assist engineers with engineering designs by ensuring design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed. They also provide drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software, as well as manage drawing modifications using a drawing management system.

The Electrical Design staff supports Electrical Engineering Capital and O&M Projects. Additionally, they are the primary point of contact to respond to As-Built Requests (ABRs) from Plant Engineers, Operators, and Technicians. Specifically, they are responsible for updating One Lines which are critical documents used in the safe and reliable operation of the plants and their systems. Additionally, they are responsible for updating Operating One Lines which are used by the System Control Center.

2 Position available. Can be filled at either an Associate/p1 or Electrical Designer/p2 level.See determining required qualifications below.

Responsibilities

• Design Work Provides professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro and wind power plants and switchyards; assists engineers in moderately complex engineering designs; designs and lays out simple systems to meet basic engineering criteria; determines materials to be used for design.
• Design Practices and Technology Applies sound design practices and guidelines and uses current design technology resources for moderately complex projects; provides drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software; controls drawing modifications using a drawing management system and procedures.
• Design Drawings Converts moderately complex engineering designs, criteria and data into drawings and sketches; ensures design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed.
• As-Built Packages Creates, processes and checks as-built packages for moderately complex projects; researches and resolves technical documentation inaccuracies and discrepancies; conducts as-built walk-down for final documentation; tracks and monitors annual as-built activities; provides status reports.
• Engineering Principles, Codes and Standards Ensures design solutions meet engineering principles; technical, regulatory and contractual requirements; industry codes; and company standards.
• On-Site Support and Field Investigations Provides on-site construction support for moderately complex projects; prepares field reports; develops/updates drawings to guide construction personnel; assists engineers with drawing red-lines; assists with plant system troubleshooting and turnover.
• General Project Support Procures materials and basic equipment that meet project requirements; maintains a work management system to monitor design progress; contributes to project schedule development and updates; informs engineer of project status and concerns.

Qualifications

P2 Required:

• Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Typically two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field. Preferred working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Service, High Voltage Protective Relaying and Control Systems.
• Valid Driver's License required, This role will require travel to various generation facilities.

P1 required:

• Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Typically two or fewer years in electrical, mechanical or civil design, drafting or related field. Preferred working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Service, High Voltage Protective Relaying and Control Systems.
• Valid Driver's License required, This role will require travel to various generation facilities.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of engineering concepts/proposals and plant requirements and skills in translating those into sound detailed design solutions
• Working knowledge of industrial practices, electrical theory and subsystems
• Working skills in resolving complex design problems and integrating new design technology into outdated plant systems
• Working skills in using PGE drawing control system
• Working knowledge of material selection, application and procurement for design projects
• Working computer skills using drafting applications (e.g., Autodesk products)
• Working analytical thinking skills
• Working decision-making skills
• Working interpersonal skills
• Working organization and prioritization skills
• Working problem-solving skills
• Working written and oral communication skills

Physical Capabilities

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally

Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
• Stairs (over 10 steps)
• Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office
• Plant
• Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Join us today and power your potential!

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