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Associate Design Project Manager (Large Projects)

Portland, OR

SUMMARY

As an Associate Design Project Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to manage multiple transmission and distribution projects of moderate complexity, delivering timely and effective construction designs and customer connections. You will serve as the primary liaison for projects from initial contact to final closing, conducting complex technical analyses and preparing complete designs using cutting-edge technology resources. A successful candidate will have intermediate knowledge of PGE's electrical system and transmission and distribution standards, as well as strong analytical thinking and customer focus skills. This role offers the chance to shape the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest, contributing directly to PGE's mission of providing reliable and clean power to nearly a million customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management - Manages multiple projects of moderate complexity (e.g., streetlighting, commercial, system maintenance, budgeted projects and large road widening) of varying size and at varying steps within the project process; delivers project results that provide timely, effective, reliable and workable construction designs and customer connections.

Design Production - Conducts complex technical analyses and prepares complete designs using current design technology resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, cost estimates, easements, permits, service requirements and line-extension agreements. Responsible for design decisions that reflect a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable transmission and distribution system.

Project Execution - Accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other PGE departments to fulfill project requirements; works independently and may mentor other project team members. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.

Customer Care - Serves as the primary point of contact on all assigned projects from first contact to final closing; consults with customers to identify requirements and translates them into design and service connection solutions consistent with tariff, company standards, requirements and applicable codes.

Leadership and Consultation - Responds to questions from other team members and stakeholders; may provide information or training to newer team members.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Typically three or more years in utility operations or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Working knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of PGE's electrical system.
• Intermediate knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.
• Intermediate ability to apply engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.
• Working ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.
• Working ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.
• Working ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork