On-Site Hydropower Engineer & Project Lead

PacifiCorp; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Pet Insurance

Mass Transit Pass

Generous PTO

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

PacifiCorp seeks a civil or mechanical engineer to join the North Umpqua hydro team in Idleyld Park, Oregon. You will develop studies, plans, specifications, and design documents for hydroelectric facilities, while collaborating with O&M teams on capital improvements.

The role requires excellent communication, design and project management skills, and a background in industrial power systems. On-site housing is provided; travel and field work are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work and presenting recommendations.
• Proficient with PCs and automated tools.
• Minimum two years in industrial/power systems or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Recommend solutions to emergent technical problems to be implemented by maintenance personnel.
• Develop studies and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
• Conduct or oversee site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives.
• Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents.
• Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
• Manage outside engineering services and contractors.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineering license

Job description

PacifiCorp seeks a civil or mechanical engineer to join the North Umpqua hydro team in Idleyld Park, Oregon. You will develop studies, plans, specifications, and design documents for hydroelectric facilities, while collaborating with O&M teams on capital improvements.

The role requires excellent communication, design and project management skills, and a background in industrial power systems. On-site housing is provided; travel and field work are part of daily duties.