Mechanical Engineer

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

Provides boiler, performance,and general mechanical engineering support to operations and maintenance on a daily basis. 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 and other utility facility/system assets. Manages small to large capital and O&M projects from start to finish including personnel management.

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:

• Act as the day-to-day mechanical engineer and project manager for both capital and O&M funded projects.
• Analyze system design, programming, and modification.
• Troubleshoot challenges and keep the plant in compliance with industry best practices.
• Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.
• Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Serve as the plant’s Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).
• Environmental support for plant systems including but not limited to scrubbers and precipitators.
• Capital Budget management for the betterment of the plant.

Additional Responsibilities of the Engineer II position include the following:

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives.
• Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
• 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.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

Additional Responsibilities of the Sr. Engineer include the following:

• Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters. 
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

Requirements for the Engineer I position include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• 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. 

Additional Requirements of the Engineer II position include the following: 

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

Additional Requirements of the Sr. Engineer include the following:

• 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

Preferences for the Engineer I position include:

• Engineering internship or other experience specific to applicable discipline.
• Completion of internship with an electrical utility.

Additional Preferences for the Engineer II position include:

• Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.

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: 114637 
Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25
Primary Location: GLENROCK 100% ONSITE
Department: Power Supply 
Schedule: FULL TIME 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $127,500

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

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.