Engineer-Protection & Controls

Engineer-Protection & Controls
location: 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 specific tasks within projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

Prepares engineering scopes of work and technical requirements for engineering and construction projects and performs engineering design reviews to verify compliance with applicable standards, design criteria, Company requirements, project objectives, and industry best practices.

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position include the following:

• Assist in the preparation of engineering scope-of-work documents, technical specifications, and design criteria packages.
• Perform detailed reviews of engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and technical deliverables under the guidance of more experienced engineers to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

In addition to the above, the Engineer II responsibilities include:

• Develop engineering scopes of work, technical requirements, and design criteria for internal and external engineering service providers.
• Conduct independent engineering design reviews of drawings, calculations, studies, specifications, and other engineering deliverables to ensure technical adequacy, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with Company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify design risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement and provide technical recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

In addition to the above, the Senior Engineer responsibilities include:

• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.

• Lead engineering design reviews for complex or high-impact projects and provide technical oversight throughout the engineering design process.
• Establish and maintain engineering design review practices, standards, and quality expectations for assigned programs and projects.
• Resolve complex technical issues, evaluate engineering alternatives, and provide expert recommendations to management, project teams, and engineering consultants.
• Review and approve engineering scopes of work and design deliverables produced by internal staff and external engineering firms.

Requirements

• Requirements for the Engineer I position include the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in 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 (if required for the position).
  • 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.

  In addition to the above, the Engineer II requirements include:

  • A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
  • Understanding of Company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes (if required for the position).
  • Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
  • Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.

  In addition to the above, the Senior Engineer requirements include:

  • A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
  • Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Preferences

• Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
• Completion of internship with an electrical utility.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

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

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Additional Information

Req Id: 114747
Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Hiring Range: $77,200-$140,250
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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: Salt Lake City
Career Segment: Construction, Controls Engineer, Intern, Compliance, Power Systems, Engineering, Entry Level, Legal, Energy

Compensation details: 77200-140250 Yearly Salary

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