Electrical Plant Designer: On-Site Power Generation Drafting

Portland General Electric; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking an Electrical Plant Designer to provide professional electrical design knowledge and on-site support at our power plants. You will assist engineers with design work, create and modify drawings, and ensure projects meet standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field and 2+ years in electrical design or drafting, with travel to facilities and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field; knowledge of schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to various generation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at power plants and switchyards.
• Apply design practices and draft using AutoCAD; manage drawing revisions.
• Convert complex designs into clear drawings and sketches.
• Create and check as-built packages; document discrepancies; track activities.
• Ensure solutions meet engineering principles, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-site construction support and field investigations; assist with field reports and turnover.
• Support project schedules and material procurement; monitor progress and status.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

On-site support

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Drawing management system

Job description

Portland General Electric is seeking an Electrical Plant Designer to provide professional electrical design knowledge and on-site support at our power plants. You will assist engineers with design work, create and modify drawings, and ensure projects meet standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field and 2+ years in electrical design or drafting, with travel to facilities and a valid driver's license.