Electrical Design Plant Engineer - Power Generation

Electrical Design Plant 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.

Join us in supporting the transformation of renewable energy  an Electrical Design Plant Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you will play a key role in the design and integration of electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects that support Oregon's clean energy transition.

In this role, you will contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver reliable and sustainable energy. You'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, support system improvements, and ensure our generation assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Your Role:

• Design & Project Contribution:
  Support the development, procurement, and integration of electrical systems for renewable and generation assets, ensuring designs meet safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Problem Solving & Innovation:
  Apply engineering knowledge to address technical challenges and contribute to practical, forward-thinking solutions that improve system performance.
• Reliability & Compliance:
  Support system performance by applying engineering principles to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NERC/WECC, NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.) and contribute to continuous improvement of plant operations.

Plans and implements the design, procurement, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, equipment controls, lighting, wiring, and power systems/devices, and cable/raceway systems for PGE's new and existing generation fleet.

Plant Design Engineers provide design improvements and engineering solutions to electrical problems at thermal, hydro, and renewable plants. Maintains and improves the operation, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance of the company's generating resources.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role are determined by P-level and are outlined separately below.

Responsibilities – Electrical Design Plant Engineer (Grade 6 / P2)

Engineering Standards:
All Engineering Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects.

Engineering Standards:
Plant Design Subfunction Applies professional knowledge of NERC/WECC Reliability Standards and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection and professional knowledge of NEC and NESC to plant design and construction and applies engineering theories and concepts in enhancing knowledge of power generation facilities; enhances familiarity with and ability to find specific IEEE standards.

Engineering Production:
All Engineering Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller production teams. Develops engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice.

Engineering Production:
Plant Design Subfunction Develops engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice; completes a range of electrical designs and studies.

Project Coordination:
All Engineering Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.

Project Coordination:
Plant Design Subfunction Provides complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind and thermal plants; contributes to capital…