Senior Electrical Design Plant Engineer Renewable Power

Portland General Electric; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric in Oregon seeks Senior or Principal Electrical Design Plant Engineer to lead the design, procurement, and integration of complex electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects powering the state's clean energy transition.

You will provide technical leadership, ensure safety and reliability, and drive compliance with standards such as NERC/WECC, NEC, NESC, and IEEE, shaping retirement of older assets and modern grids.

Qualifications

• Design & Project Contribution: See responsibilities descriptions for details.

Responsibilities

• Design & Project Contribution: Support the development, procurement, and integration of electrical systems for renewable and generation assets, ensuring designs meet safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Apply engineering knowledge to address technical challenges and contribute to practical, forward-thinking solutions that improve system performance.
• Reliability & Compliance: Support system performance by applying engineering principles to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NERC/WECC, NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.) and contribute to continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Strategic Design Leadership: Lead the development, procurement, and integration of sophisticated electrical systems for renewable assets.

Job description

Portland General Electric in Oregon seeks Senior or Principal Electrical Design Plant Engineer to lead the design, procurement, and integration of complex electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects powering the state's clean energy transition.

You will provide technical leadership, ensure safety and reliability, and drive compliance with standards such as NERC/WECC, NEC, NESC, and IEEE, shaping retirement of older assets and modern grids.