System Protection Engineer (Sr, SrII)

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 151,000; 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 is seeking engineers for protection systems engineering across transmission and distribution facilities. You will develop protection schemes, perform short-circuit and coordination studies, and design relay settings with system automation.

The role may involve leading junior engineers and collaborating across teams to meet project milestones. Required are a bachelor’s in electrical engineering (ABET-accredited) and 5+ years in industrial or utility power systems, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or electric utility power systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles in specialty area.
• PM and leadership skills with ability to manage timelines and budgets.
• FERC, NERC, WECC standards and National Electric Codes knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop Protection system schematic designs.
• Conduct short circuit and symmetrical component analysis.
• Perform protection system coordination studies (local and wide area).
• Develop relay settings and protection system automation logic.
• Maintain departmental databases and system models.
• Conduct arc flash analysis.
• Manage integration with SCADA systems.
• Lead and review engineering designs and studies for QA/QC.

Skills

Power systems

Project management

Leadership

Communication

FERC/NERC WECC

SCADA integration

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116

Company: PacifiCorp

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

Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, and detailed scopes of work. Develops protection system settings, engineering calculations and design documents associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s transmission and distribution, facilities/systems. Provide guidance, supervision, and engineering peer reviews for other engineers in the department. Supports the construction and commissioning of protection systems deployed on company transmission and distribution facilities. Develops new engineering methods or tools to improve efficiency accuracy and consistency.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop Protection system schematic designs
• Conduct Short circuit and symmetrical component analysis
• Perform protection system coordination studies localized and wide area
• Develop Relay settings and protection system automation logic
• Maintain departmental databases and system models
• Conduct arc flash analysis
• Manage Integration with SCADA systems
• Develop complex electrical engineering studies, plans, detailed scopes of work and protection system criteria.
• Provide peer review as part of the defined QA/QC process for internal and external engineering design, settings and studies.
• Guide and direct level I, II and III engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Act as a lead/expert within the company and provide guidance to management and other engineering groups on complex engineering problems.
• Deliver on commitments to accomplish assigned work.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.
• Comply with NERC, FERC and WECC regulations
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
• Supervise focused engineering teams to deliver special projects, internal initiatives and run departmental processes.
• Occasional travel for project work and training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Understanding of company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable FERC, NERC and WECC standards and the National Electric Codes.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated 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 including automated tools.

Additional Requirements for the SR II position include the following:

• A minimum of six years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Advanced technical degree or professional engineer (PE) license strongly desired or 7 years of directly applicable engineering experience required.
• Knowledge and application of engineering principles in the area of substations design, power system protection and/or power system analysis

Preferences

• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Power systems focused Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MEngEE)
• Proficiency in substation design
• Proficiency in power system protection design and settings

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

Schedule: Days

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $102,000-$150,810

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

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: Portland Oregon

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