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Power Distribution Engineer

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary

Are you passionate about the future of sustainable energy and the role that power distribution plays in ensuring a reliable and efficient energy grid? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Power Distribution Operations Engineer.

As a Power Distribution Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solutions to optimize the operation of our power distribution network. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including groups; grid operations, project management, IT and other engineering groups, to identify areas for improvement and develop and implement strategies to increase reliability, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from developing innovative distribution network designs to coordinating with crews and other operations personnel to troubleshoot and operate the electric power distribution system to meet power demands, increase reliability, and implement resilient strategies. You will also be responsible for analyzing data and identifying trends and patterns to inform your decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in electrical engineering and power distribution operations, as well as experience in process optimization, data analysis, and project management. You should also be a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and build strong relationships across teams.

We will consider Principal or Senior level engineers. See determining qualifications below. Posted as Senior level.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with crews and other field operations personnel to troubleshoot and operate the electric power distribution system to meet power demands increasing reliability and implementing resilient strategies.
Performs system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of distribution systems.
Provides distribution engineering support for capital and maintenance activities.
Recommends improvements associated with design and construction of overhead and underground distribution facilities, standards, operations, materials, and new technology.

Operates and maintains facilities with emphasis on high reliability and quality of service.
Supports field operations, customer account management, OPUC liaisons, planning and key stakeholder groups.

Develops applied professional engineering knowledge of distribution design and construction standards of tools, materials, techniques, codes, regulations and company procedures through assignments in support of complex projects.
Contributes engineering analyses to planning and response efforts for system outages; works with line crews to solve routine field problems; reviews outage reports daily for accuracy and develops solutions to mitigate similar future outages for straightforward issues.
Assists senior engineers by completing activities to maintain distribution facilities and providing information and analysis for distribution maintenance and system-hardening programs/projects.
Serves as a liaison to external customers; provides job status updates, requests additional design information, investigates outages and power quality issues, follows up on customer technical questions and provides information to Distribution Planning.
Displays professional and clear communication with customers, both verbal and written.

Qualifications:

Required

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
Experience:
Principal DOE: Eight or more years in engineering.
Senior DOE: Five or more years in engineering, or four or more years in a related field with PE license.
Certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; maybe required based upon role.

Preferred

Previous experience at a Utility, or Power Generation Plants
Field Engineering

Essential Functions

Functional Competencies:

Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Advanced knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures.
Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.
Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
Working knowledge of construction feasibility.
Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to the design and operation of the electrical distribution system.
Working skill designing overhead and underground distribution facilities, including relevant civil and electrical subsystems.
Advanced knowledge of real-time and off-line power flow and power system analysis software applications.
Advanced knowledge of work management, asset management, GIS, and outage-management software applications.
Advanced knowledge of distribution protection schemes and device-coordination principles.

General Competencies:

Advanced accuracy skills. Advanced analytical thinking skills.
Working knowledge of the utility industry.
Advanced organization and prioritization skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Advanced decision-making skills.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Advanced presentation skills.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers, and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance:

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities:

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs
Carrying: Up to 10lbs
Unstable surfaces requiring balance
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
- Climbing ladders to enter/exit subsurface electrical vaults and manholes

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:

This position is part of our hybrid work model which is a mix of on-site (at PGE locations and/or in the field/job site) and offsite (work from home).

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Plant
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This position is a talent pipeline posting with a focus on current and future needs. By applying to this position, you are expressing interest in current and future positions at PGE. All applications will be reviewed on a timely basis, and you may be asked to apply to a specific job posting.

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Compensation Range:

$92,550.00 - $183,000.00

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click

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June 8, 2023