Engineer (I,II,Sr)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Transit benefits

Paid PTO

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking engineers to design substations and support planning, design, and maintenance of utility facilities in Salt Lake City. The role spans entry to senior levels, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and coordinate across disciplines.

The position emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced energy environment, offering a competitive salary and benefits. Primary location: Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to interact with project teams and communicate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design physical layout of substations and related facilities.
• Develop plans, elevations, grounding, conduit details and bus connections.
• Coordinate with design teams and other disciplines to meet target dates.
• Mentor junior engineers and direct drafters on complex tasks.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical layouts

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Engineer (I,II,Sr)

location: SALT LAKE CITY,UT,US,84116 | PORTLAND,OR,US,97232

Company: PacifiCorp

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.

Engineer I Responsibilities

• 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.

Engineer II Responsibilities

• 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.

Senior Engineer Responsibilities

• 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.

Engineer I Requirements

• 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.

Engineer II Requirements

• 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 engineerin 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.

Senior Engineer Requirements

• 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.

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
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Additional Information

Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY

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 cre

ed,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.

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