Real-Time Distribution Systems 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.

Operate the grid. Modernize the grid. Shape the future. 

Portland General Electric (PGE) is seeking an experienced, impact-driven Power Systems Engineer to join our Integrated Operations Center; the nerve center for real-time distribution grid management across Oregon. 

In this role, you’ll provide critical engineering support for live grid operations, maintain and refine the as-operated system model, and help lead our journey toward a smarter, more automated grid. You’ll work directly with control room operators, planners, field engineers, and smart grid teams to ensure our grid is reliable, resilient, and ready for tomorrow. 

This role is open to both career level Distribution Operations Engineers and early career Distribution Operations Engineers. Title and level will be determined based on your experience and demonstrated qualifications. 

This position is open to two P-levels: Associate Operations Distribution Engineer (Grade 5 / P1 – Entry) and Operations Distribution Engineer (Grade 6 / P2 – Intermediate). The level at which an offer is made will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

For All Levels 

• Maintain PGE’s as-operated distribution system model in our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS). 

• Refine and support advanced distribution applications including: 

• Distribution Power Flow (DPF) 

• Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) 

• Load forecasting tools 

• Review system configurations, switching procedures, and planned outages for engineering soundness and reliability. 

• Provide real-time technical support to Distribution System Operators during outages and abnormal events. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, field crews, and customer managers to ensure modeling reflects real-world conditions. 

Qualifications 

•  Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program preferred). 

• Experience- Distribution Operations Engineer/p2: 2+ years in electrical/power engineering. 
• Associate Distribution Operations Engineer/p1: Experience Typically two or fewer years in engineering. 

Certifications 

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.