Electrical Design Project Engineer - Power Generation

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.

Summary 

Join us at the forefront of revolutionizing the world's power generation through renewable energy initiatives. As an Electrical Design Project Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you'll drive innovation in the renewable energy sector, ensuring sustainable and efficient electrical solutions that power the world around us. 

Your Role: As an Electrical Design Project Engineer, you'll be instrumental in our mission to provide reliable and cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. Here's what you'll be doing: 

• Design Excellence: You'll lead the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of diverse electrical systems for renewable energy projects, including solar arrays, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and energy storage systems. Your designs will directly contribute to the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy assets. 

• Innovation Hub: You'll be at the forefront of creative design improvements and engineering solutions for renewable energy challenges. From optimizing solar panel layouts to enhancing wind turbine efficiency, your ideas will drive the future of renewable energy generation. 

• Reliability Matters: You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the operation, reliability, and safety of our renewable energy assets. By adhering to stringent regulatory standards and implementing innovative maintenance practices, you'll ensure that our renewable energy facilities operate smoothly and sustainably. 

Position available to be filled at either an Associate/p1 or Electrical Design Plant Engineering/p2 level.  See determining required qualifications below.  

Key Responsibilities  

Engineering Standards  

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

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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  

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

• 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 budget and job estimates. 

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