Portland General Electric · 17 hours ago
Principal / Senior Operations Transmission Engineer
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expPortland General Electric is committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions and ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable power. The Principal / Senior Operations Transmission Engineer will provide specialized support for real-time dispatch and engineering for transmission operations, ensuring compliance with reliability standards and leading efforts in system analysis and emergency response.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Coordinates with crews and other operations personnel to operate the electric power transmission system to meet power supply demands with adequate distribution of electricity
Performs power system analysis of the interconnected grid, supports, and develop electric network model in the Energy Management System, and provides engineering support in the Operations Horizon to PGE’s Transmission, Balancing Authority and Energy Imbalance Market Entity Operation while ensuring reliable operation of the interconnected transmission system
Provides technical expertise and oversight to ensure compliance with applicable NERC/WECC reliability standards for transmission operations; prepares documentation and represents PGE as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the WECC audit process of the NERC reliability standards; consults with other PGE workgroups to assist in their compliance efforts
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple-discipline activity
Completes and reviews engineering analyses for operation of the transmission system (current day, next day, and seasonal system studies); develops and manages Total Transfer Capability (TTC) and System Operating Limits (SOLs) of PGE’s transmission paths and flowgates for the Operations horizon; anticipates and responds to unplanned outages and system emergencies and leads the identification of actions needed to promptly restore service and alleviate emergency conditions. Performs quality assurance on data required for Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and neighboring utilities
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders. Interfaces with the reliability coordinator, BPA, and PACW to coordinate seasonal study results, real-time operating limits, and path flow ratings; provides recommendations and analysis for outage scheduling and construction/maintenance plans affecting the transmission system in the one-year horizon; oversees transmission switching plans to support capital projects and maintenance activities
Acts as Grid Operations Transmission Operations and Engineering liaison in specialized projects and represent PGE in external conferences, meetings, working groups etc. Engage and coordinates with peers to develop new tools and processes
Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance towards PGE’s strategic goals and projects as part of PGE’s long term transmission strategy such as Grid Enhancing Technology, Real Time and Day Ahead Markets, FERC Regulation Requirements; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource-management strategy
Provides and develops guidance, methods, criteria, direction and training to multiple stakeholders on power systems operations policies and technical issues
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering
Typically five or more years in engineering, or four or more years in a related field with PE license
Valid driver's license required
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise
Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices
Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May lead functional teams or projects
Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues when requested
Provides technical expertise and oversight to ensure compliance with applicable NERC/WECC reliability standards for transmission operations; prepares documentation and represents PGE as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of the WECC audit process of the NERC reliability standards; consults with other PGE workgroups to assist in their compliance efforts
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple-discipline activity
Completes and reviews engineering analyses for operation of the transmission system (current day, next day, and seasonal system studies); develops and manages Total Transfer Capability (TTC) and System Operating Limits (SOLs) of PGE's transmission paths and flowgates for the Operations horizon; anticipates and responds to unplanned outages and system emergencies and leads the identification of actions needed to promptly restore service and alleviate emergency conditions
Performs quality assurance on data required for Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and neighboring utilities
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders
Interfaces with the reliability coordinator, BPA, and PACW to coordinate seasonal study results, real-time operating limits, and path flow ratings; provides recommendations and analysis for outage scheduling and construction/maintenance plans affecting the transmission system in the one-year horizon; oversees transmission switching plans to support capital projects and maintenance activities
Acts as Grid Operations Transmission Operations and Engineering liaison in specialized projects and represent PGE in external conferences, meetings, working groups etc
Engage and coordinates with peers to develop new tools and processes
Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance towards PGE's strategic goals and projects as part of PGE's long term transmission strategy such as Grid Enhancing Technology, Real Time and Day Ahead Markets, FERC Regulation Requirements; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource-management strategy
Provides and develops guidance, methods, criteria, direction and training to multiple stakeholders on power systems operations policies and technical issues
Performs other duties as assigned
Expert/Advanced 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/Advanced knowledge 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
Expert/Advanced knowledge of PGE's electrical transmission and distribution system
Advanced knowledge of electrical principles and concepts
Working knowledge of real-time and off-line power-flow software applications and high-level programming languages
Advanced knowledge of protection schemes for substations and transmission/distribution facilities
Advanced knowledge of FERC Rules and Regulations; NERC and WECC Reliability Standards
Advanced accuracy skills
Advanced analytical thinking skills
Advanced/Intermediate knowledge of the utility industry
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced decision-making skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Advanced presentation skills
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
Must be able to obtain the NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification
Benefits
Performance based incentive bonus
Total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company
Support your well-being and professional development
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
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