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Senior Control Systems 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

As a Control System Plant Engineer, you will design, develop, install, manage, and/or maintain equipment used to control and monitor systems, instrumentation, equipment, and processes. You will also ensure these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably, and safely.

The Plant Control Systems Engineering Group is a team of cyber security and controls engineers dedicated to supporting all PGE’s generation plants. The generation plants we work with include hydro, thermal, wind, and solar.
We are looking for a Senior Control Systems Plant Engineer in the Portland area who is excited about working for a utility company and bringing their experience to the team.

Qualifications:

What you Bring

Valid driver's license
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred)

Five (5) or more years of recent and verifiable experience in DCS, PLC, and HMI programming and systems integration in industrial applications using various software platform
- Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
- GE (Mark Vie)
- Emerson platforms (Ovation)
Experience with using hardware by Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and/or GE
Experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C)
Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, flow diagrams, and electrical schematics
General knowledge of networking and communication protocols such as but not limited to: EtherNet, Modbus, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, and DH+
Experience in creating and designing automation control systems
Experience in creating project documentation to meet client’s and project requirements
Experience with diagnosing automation problems and interacting with teams, internal clients, and vendors
Experience with configuring software and hardware packages according to internal client design needs
Experience with communicating with project stakeholders the progress relative to the plan
Experience with managing engineering projects, project deliverables to the agreed schedule and scope, construction and installation, and start-up support of integrated control systems
Experience with validating and commissioning facility systems following established execution protocols and ensuring a successful turnover of the system to the internal client
Experience with completing projects within a budget
Experience with control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE, and NEC standards
Willingness to work a variable schedule, report to work, and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Valid driver’s license for frequent (at least once a week or more), occasional (one to two times a month or less) overnight inside/outside the service territory

Responsibilities

Production

Designs, develops, and manages generation plant control systems, instrumentation, and other related equipment and machinery
Creates and maintains plant control system DCS and PLC network plans
develops procedures and job aids for the design, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the system
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
Coordinates multiple discipline activities
Reviews the work of other engineers

Project Coordination

Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders
Plans, develops, and coordinates projects with complex design, construction, operation, maintenance, or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind, and thermal plants
Provides accurate capital budget and job estimates

Engineering Standards

Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices
Provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues as requested

Knowledge Sharing

Trains and mentors junior engineers and technicians
Identifies training and testing requirements for new and complex control systems
Provides guidance to other engineers, plant technicians, draftsmen, designers, and less experienced colleagues on new systems and applications
Serves as a technical specialist
Provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
Implements resource-management strategy

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Compensation Range:

$92,550.00 - $154,250.00

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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Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting

talentacquisition@pgn.com

or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at

dei@pgn.com

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

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Hybrid, based in Portland, OR

DATE POSTED

June 8, 2023