Engineer (I, II, Sr)

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mass Transit Pass

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking engineers at multiple levels to design, develop and oversee substations and power delivery systems. You will lay out physical designs, create wiring schematics, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure timely, budget-aware delivery.

Senior roles require leading design efforts, mentoring staff, and delivering complex engineering solutions for utility-scale projects. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with demonstrated experience in power systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Experience with engineering design processes, substations, and power delivery is preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design physical layouts of small- to mid-scale substations.
• Create wiring designs based on P&C schematics.
• Coordinate with design teams to meet target dates and budgets.
• Lead or guide junior engineers and drafters on projects; provide timely decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

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.

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 generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of theEngineer I position include the following:

• Design physical layout of small-scale substations.
• Create wiring designs based on P&C schematics.
• Communicate with design team to effectively achieve target dates.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure a cohesive design
• Specify and order major equipment
• Manage several project schedules simultaneously.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

In addition to the above, theEngineer II responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Develop moderately complex substation physical designs, including but not limited to plans, elevations, grounding, conduit and bus connection details.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with customers and external engineering firms to ensure a cohesive design.
• Create construction sequence plans to support outage planning.
• Provide construction specifications to project management.

In addition to the above, theSenior Engineer responsibilities include:

• Develop highly complex substation physical designs, including but not limited to plans, elevations, grounding, conduit and bus connection details.
• Design EHV substations and integrate FACTS systems.
• Coordinate and communicate with large-scale customers
• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.

Requirements

Requirements for theEngineer 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, theEngineer 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.

In addition to the above, theSenior Engineer requirements include:

• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Preferences

• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

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.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

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

Department: Power Delivery

Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $77,200-$140,250

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

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

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.