Pacific Power
Portland, OR
Electrical Engineer
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- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $77,000 - $140,000/yr
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Apply on
- careers.pacificorp.com
About this role
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain its commitment to a culture of customer service excellence. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, and analysis of revenue metering installations across a six-state territory, applying standard engineering practices to complete comprehensive revenue metering designs and participating in engineering studies.
What you'll do:
- Analyze existing metering installations and design technical modifications to update and optimize legacy infrastructure
- Complete routine revenue metering designs for new substations, generation and storage sites, and large industrial customers
- Create engineering drawings and accurately redline existing technical plans using computer-aided design software
- Develop and verify precise meter configurations based on project site requirements and utility standards
- Perform routine billing and data analysis to monitor system accuracy and identify engineering anomalies
- Assist field personnel by providing technical support during physical installation and commissioning activities
- Perform lab testing to ensure accuracy and functionality of meter configurations
- Assist senior engineers with technical studies, data collection, and initial scoping for proposed future projects
- Provide guidance, design reviews, and technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians to foster professional growth
- Evaluate, update, and improve internal utility metering standards, design templates, and configuration practices
- Lead the development of comprehensive engineering scopes, cost estimates, and technical requirements for complex metering projects
- Conduct advanced engineering and system impact studies to assess how new generation or industrial loads affect utility metering infrastructure
What they're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college/university
- Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams
- 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 and automated tools
- A minimum of two years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles used in meter engineering
- Understanding of Company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
- Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
- A minimum of five years' experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience
Benefits:
- 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.
- 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
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