Principal Engineer, Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, OR #111703

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

General Purpose

Provides technical leadership on the most complex and business critical engineering projects. Facilitates internal training for engineers and technicians. Develops presentations for senior management and recommends and implements changes to benefit the company.  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, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

This position will lead company initiatives related to development and implementation of innovative technology projects in the Transmission and Distribution business areas. Key focus areas include wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, automation and system reliability.
 

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to all Engineering staff.
• Lead project teams in the development of critical engineering solutions.   
• Provide technical expertise for critical plant and/or facility components.
• Serve as the Company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.
• Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by senior Engineering staff.
• Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Project coordination with information systems, operational technology and cybersecurity 

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
•    A minimum of 15 years industry experience. including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature. 
•    A PE license is required.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of networked information systems, substation protection and control systems and energy management systems. 
•    Working knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, CIS Critical Security Controls, and ISO 27001, ISO 27002, and ISO 27019.
•    Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments. 
•    Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness. Highest level of 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.
•    Expert knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. 
•    Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
•    Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and electrical codes.

Preferences

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.  

Additional Information

Req Id: 111703
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY    
Department: Rocky Mountain Power
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $115,900-$136,300 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

 

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

 

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

 

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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