Engineer (Senior/Principal)

Pacific Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match including Roth option

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking experienced engineers to support the lifecycle of critical power equipment, including transformers, reactors and phase shifters. The Senior Engineer level will develop specifications, lead evaluations, and mentor peers in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and cross‑functional teamwork to drive reliable, cost‑effective utility operations in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related engineering experience with equipment evaluation and project leadership.
• Experience with transformer specifications and testing; knowledge of IEEE C57 standards.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters.
• Lead development and maintenance of equipment specifications and standards.
• Lead technical evaluations of major equipment procurements.
• Conduct factory inspections, testing programs, and QA activities.
• Lead root-cause analyses of equipment failures.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and operations.
• Lead complex manufacturing, design, and operational issue resolution.
• Support strategic planning for major equipment reliability and performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Root cause analysis

Power transformers

IEEE standards

Job description

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116

General Purpose

Develops and maintains engineering specifications, technical standards, procurement requirements, performance assessments, inspections, and technical evaluations associated with power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters. Provides engineering support throughout the equipment lifecycle including specification development, procurement, manufacturing oversight, factory inspections, commissioning support, equipment performance review, and failure investigations. Progressively applies engineering expertise and technical leadership to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective utility operation.

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

Responsibilities

Senior Engineer / Senior Engineer II Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the work group subject matter expert for power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters.
• Lead development and maintenance of equipment specifications and standards.
• Lead technical evaluations of major equipment procurements.
• Conduct and oversee factory inspections, testing programs, and quality assurance activities.
• Lead equipment failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop technical recommendations regarding equipment purchases, specification deviations, and corrective actions.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and operational organizations.
• Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, design, and operational issues.
• Support strategic planning related to major equipment reliability and performance.

Additional Principal Engineer Responsibilities Include

• Independently conduct highly complex engineering studies and technical analyses involving power transformers and major substation equipment.
• Serve as the company’s recognized technical expertfor power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters.
• Provide advanced technical consultation on critical equipment issues, failures, procurements, and emerging technologies.
• Develop complex specifications and technical requirements for strategic equipment procurements.
• Review and evaluate technical analyses, studies, and recommendations prepared by engineering staff.
• Lead the most complex equipment investigations and risk assessments.
• Represent the company in industry organizations, standards committees, manufacturer technical reviews, and utility working groups.
• Provide expert technical recommendations that influence equipment standards, asset management practices, and long-term investment decisions.
• Mentor senior engineering personnel and contribute to development of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Highest level of 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.
• Expert knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and electrical codes.

Additional Requirements

• Senior Engineer: Five or more years of related experience; demonstrated expertise in equipment evaluation and project leadership; ability to support equipment failure investigations and apply root cause analysis methodologies.
• Senior Engineer II: Six or more years of related experience; PE preferred; extensive knowledge of transformer specifications, testing requirements, and applicable IEEE C57 standards; ability to lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Principal Engineer: Ten or more years of utility engineering experience with significant transformer expertise; PE required; expert knowledge of transformer technology, diagnostics, testing, IEEE standards, and complex root cause investigations.

Preferences

• Senior Engineer: Factory inspection experience, specification development experience.
• Senior Engineer II: PE license, Doble transformer training, transformer diagnostics experience, PMP certification.
• Principal Engineer: IEEE committee participation, advanced engineering degree, advanced Doble training, industry publications/presentations, representation in technical forums.

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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Hiring Range: 102,000 - 161,370

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.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

Career Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement, Engineer, Quality Assurance, Electrical, Engineering, Operations, Technology

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Department: Engineering Standards