Portland General Electric-posted 9 months ago
$71,325 - $140,750/Yr
Entry Level
Portland, OR
Utilities

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. As an Associate T&D Line Design Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to design and execute planned capital transmission and distribution improvements for Portland General Electric. You will apply your engineering expertise to develop designs for overhead and underground distribution and transmission line projects ranging from 12.5 kV to 500 kV, contributing to PGE's mission of providing clean, reliable energy. A successful candidate will plan and implement the design, procurement, construction and/or maintenance of electric transmission and distribution lines, including conductor systems, hardware, structures and foundations, for the transmission and distribution of electric power. You will also provide transmission and distribution project management expertise resulting in cost effective, reliable and workable construction designs and customer connections as well as provide technical engineering support for transmission and distribution construction and maintenance projects. This role offers exciting challenges in shaping the future of Oregon's energy infrastructure, allowing you to work supporting the design of transmission projects while making a tangible impact on the region's power network.

  • Applies engineering education and training in advancing professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards and independently applies knowledge to assignments with occasional guidance on request.
  • Applies knowledge of design software, LiDAR, infrared cameras, UV cameras, etc. to suggest workflow enhancements.
  • Develops applied professional engineering knowledge of distribution design techniques, applicable codes, and regulations through assignments in support of complex projects.
  • Prepares engineering deliverables as member of engineering support/project team.
  • Provides engineering designs for overhead and underground distribution and transmission line projects ranging from 12.5 kV to 500 kV.
  • Evaluates possible alternatives to meet project requirements, including line routing, site preparation, facility siting, conduit design, structure design, foundation design, specifications and material orders.
  • Coordinates with other professional engineers on project team; shares information and professional opinions in executing project tasks.
  • Assists senior engineers with the design and analysis of transmission and distribution projects (from 12.5 kV to 500 kV), both capital and maintenance.
  • Contributes to initial scoping and preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation.
  • Expands professional knowledge of latest technology and processes; shares knowledge with other colleagues.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
  • Typically two or fewer years in engineering for P1 level.
  • Valid Drivers License required.
  • Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole.
  • Experience with PLS-Tower, AutoCAD and LPILE a plus.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
  • Compensation Range: $71,325.00 - $140,750.00
  • Performance based incentive bonus.
  • Total rewards package designed to reward contributions and support well-being and professional development.
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