Associate Plant Electrical Design Engineer

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. **Job Overview** Join us in supporting the transformation of renewable energy at scale. As an Electrical Design Plant Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you will play a key role in the design and integration of electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects that support Oregon’s clean energy transition. In this role, you will contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver reliable and sustainable energy. You’ll apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, support system improvements, and ensure our generation assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. **Job Function Summary** Plans and implements the design, procurement, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, equipment controls, lighting, wiring, and power systems/devices, structures, foundations, and conductor systems for the generation, transmission, transformation and distribution of electric power. **Plant Design** Provides design improvements and engineering solutions to electrical problems at thermal, hydro and wind plants. Maintains and improves the operation, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance of the company’s generating resources. **Key Job Information** Associate Electrical Design Plant Engineer 6337 Grade 5 Career Level: P1 Entry: Performs first-tier professional-level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts Typically requires a related college or university degree or the equivalent work experience. Note: Actual requirements vary by job Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge Operates independently but also receives ongoing guidance and direction from others **Key Responsibilities** **Engineering Standards: All Engineering** Applies engineering education and training in advancing professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards and independently applies knowledge to assignments with occasional guidance on request. **Engineering Standards: Plant Design Subfunction** Develops applied professional engineering knowledge of NERC/WECC Reliability Standards and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection, learns the operations of power generation facilities and develops knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). **Engineering Production: All Engineering** Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables as member of professional engineering support/project team. Contributes to engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice. **Engineering Production: Plant Design Subfunction** Assists in developing engineering solutions that meet technical requirements, all applicable codes and regulatory requirements and follow sound engineering practice; assists more experienced engineers with electrical designs and engineering studies. **Project Coordination: All Engineering** Coordinates with other professional engineers on project team; shares information and professional opinions in executing project tasks. **Project Coordination: Plant Design Subfunction** Provides engineering support to senior engineers with the engineering and construction projects for hydro, wind and thermal plants. **Knowledge Sharing: All Engineering** Expands professional knowledge of latest technology and…