Pacific Power ยท 1 month ago
Principal System Protection Engineer, Portland OR or Salt Lake City #113766
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $154K/yr
10+ years expPacifiCorp is a company committed to customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity. They are seeking a Principal System Protection Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex engineering projects, develop engineering studies and design documents, and offer guidance to engineering staff.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of power system protection
Provide technical oversight and guidance to all Engineering staff
Develop Company Design Standards
Evaluate emerging technologies
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college/university
A minimum of 10 years industry experience as a practicing engineer in power systems, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred
Leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader, 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 areas of power system protection and electromagnetic transients on power systems
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and electrical codes
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience Using PSCAD Software
Experience with EMTP Software
Experience with ASPEN Oneliner
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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