Portland General Electric · 9 hours ago
Principal Electrical Design Substation Engineer
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expPortland General Electric is committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions. As a Principal Electrical Design Substation Engineer, you will design substations and battery energy storage projects, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and industry standards while contributing to the company's mission of providing reliable and sustainable power.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and discerns the need for and provides guidance and direction to colleagues on engineering processes and standards
Provides technical guidance on and reviews complex substation standards and equipment specifications (e.g., power circuit breakers and circuit switchers from 15kV through 500kV, distribution and bulk power transformers, transmission and distribution capacitor banks, medium-voltage metalclad switchgear, high-voltage air-break disconnect switches and gas-insulated switchgear and substation control enclosures); serves as primary contact for major equipment, including knowledge of technological advances
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects, including establishing work plans to be applied
Develops and provides quality assurance reviews of complex engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice
Leads the development and review of complex electrical engineering designs (e.g., electrical physical designs, electrical control designs, substation automation and SCADA designs, equipment specifications); provides technical support and guidance to colleagues, department, organization and companywide; analyzes complex electrical studies; determines design requirements to assist construction activities for more complex projects and determines project requirements and scope for more complex projects; coordinates completion of as-built drawings and reviews those of less-experienced colleagues
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on complex projects, representing the team to internal and external stakeholders (i.e., regulatory, technical society, etc.)
Leads complex design analysis and recommendations for substation facility enhancements or expansions; ensures engineering stakeholders’ project requirements are incorporated into the project design in a complete and accurate manner and provides advanced engineering support and guidance to wireman crews and technicians on complex designs
Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and provides mentoring; participates in professional societies and technical committees and may assist with code/standard authoring; is externally recognized in the industry as a technical expert; reviews engineering work, resolves resource conflicts and identifies training needs
Provides input and review/approval of technical training for department and company training; provides technical training to department and company through internal training program
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering
Typically eight or more years in related field
Expert knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts
Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
Expert understanding and application of engineering processes and procedures; intermediate knowledge of other related departments and functions
Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends
Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures
Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility
Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates
Advanced knowledge of physical electrical and control and protection substation design
Advanced ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies and reports
Advanced accuracy skills
Advanced knowledge of the utility industry
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Advanced decision-making skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Advanced individual and group presentation skills
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Does the job require a valid driver's license?
Driving/travel/commute
Daily within service territory
Occasionally overnight inside/outside the service territory
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lb
Carrying (check appropriate weight): Up to 10 lb
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply: Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Office environment
Plant environment
Field environment
Preferred
ABET–accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role
Benefits
Performance based incentive bonus
Total rewards package
Company
Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE) is a vertically integrated electric utility engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$379.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-10Grant· $4.5M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $375M
2006-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Maria Pope
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Trpik
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-09
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