Engineer (I, II), Salt Lake City, UT #113106

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Engineer I/II to enhance their distribution utility facilities. The role involves analyzing system designs, developing engineering studies, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Paid disability leave

Paid bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and application of engineering principles.
• Ability to interact favorably with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze distribution system design and modifications.
• Develop electrical engineering studies and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections for engineering standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

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.

General Purpose

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s distribution utility facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:
• Analyze the distribution system design, programming, and modification.
• Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
• Provide support and analysis for utility equipment and processes.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

Requirements for the Engineer I position include the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (if required for the position).
• Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
• 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 and automated tools.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II requirements include:
• A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Understanding of Company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes (if required for the position).
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.

Preferences

• Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
• Completion of internship with an electrical utility.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113106
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Salt Lake City
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Hiring Range: $78,500-$127,400
Personnel Subarea: EXEMPT
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.