Engineer-Substation

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 77,200 - 140,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass (Salt Lake City)

Paid PTO

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking engineers at multiple levels to support the planning, design, construction and maintenance of power delivery facilities in Salt Lake City. The roles span Engineer I, II and Senior Engineer, with responsibilities across analysis, design, testing and site inspections.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering, strong teamwork and cross-functional communication, and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local laws and regulations as required.
• Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
• Cross-functional communication and recommending alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.
• Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
• Run equipment and perform performance tests; install and inspect new equipment.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems to support company objectives.
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Provide leadership to engineers, technicians and drafters.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work cross-functionally

Proficient with PCs/automated tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university

Tools

Personal computers

Automated tools

Job description

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

Under limited supervision, applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of 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 the Engineer I position include the following:

• Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.
• Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
• Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.
• 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.

In addition to the above, the Senior Engineer responsibilities include:

• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.

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.

In addition to the above, the Senior 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

• Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.

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

Additional Information

Req Id: 114810
Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
Primary Location: Salt Lake City
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Hiring Range: $77,200-$140,250
Personnel Subarea: Exempt

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.

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Career Segment: Power Systems, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineer, Equity, Energy, Engineering, Finance