Geotechnical & Civil Engineer — Lead Projects & Growth

Pacific Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Salt Lake City is seeking engineers at multiple levels to support geotechnical and civil engineering, construction and surveying across generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Roles involve planning, design, permitting, construction, operation and maintenance with emphasis on meeting schedules and budgets.

Candidates should have 2+ years in civil/geotechnical engineering; strong QA/QC, procurement coordination, and contract management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two or more years of civil and geotechnical engineering or related professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering practices and methods.
• Understanding in quality assurance and quality control process and inspections.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit external services as required for project deliverables.
• Manage bid process, contracts, for geotechnical, civil inspection and surveying services.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per scope of work and specifications.
• 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.
• In addition to the above, the Senior Engineer II requirements include: A minimum of 6 years experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives.
• Develop 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.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Provide construction and engineering quality assurance support for projects within the company.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Plotters

Printers

Job description

PacifiCorp in Salt Lake City is seeking engineers at multiple levels to support geotechnical and civil engineering, construction and surveying across generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Roles involve planning, design, permitting, construction, operation and maintenance with emphasis on meeting schedules and budgets.

Candidates should have 2+ years in civil/geotechnical engineering; strong QA/QC, procurement coordination, and contract management.