Associate Plant Electrical Design Engineer

Job Overview

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.

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, structures, foundations, and conductor systems for the generation, transmission, transformation and distribution of electric power.

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

Associate Electrical Design Plant Engineer 6337

Grade 5

Career Level:

P1

Entry:
Performs first-tier professional-level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts

Typically requires a related college or university degree or the equivalent work experience.

Note:

Actual requirements vary by job

Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge

Operates independently but also receives ongoing guidance and direction from others

• Engineering Standards:
  All Engineering 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.
• Engineering Standards:
  Plant Design Subfunction Develops applied professional engineering knowledge of NERC/WECC Reliability Standards and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection, learns the operations of power generation facilities and develops knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Engineering Production:
  All Engineering Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables as member of professional engineering support/project team. Contributes to engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice.
• Engineering Production:
  Plant Design Subfunction Assists in developing engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice; assists more experienced engineers with electrical designs and engineering studies.
• Project Coordination:
  All Engineering Coordinates with other professional engineers on project team; shares information and professional opinions in executing project tasks.
• Project Coordination:
  Plant Design Subfunction Provides engineering support to senior engineers with the engineering and construction projects for hydro, wind and thermal plants.
• Knowledge Sharing:
  All Engineering 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 related field.

• Working knowledge of engineering/economic principles and concepts.
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and working ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
• Working knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures.
• Working industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Working knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
• Working knowledge of construction feasibility.
• Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.

• Working knowledge of initiating electrical improvements and corrective actions for power plants, dams and related facilities.
• Working knowledge in the thermal, wind and/or hydro generation areas.

• Intermediate accuracy skills.
• Working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Working organization and prioritization skills.
• Working decision-making skills.
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills.
• Working individual and group presentation skills.

Intermediate:
Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in…