Transmission Principal Engineer, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT 113822
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Transmission Principal Engineer, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City,
UT 113822 Date: Jul 2, 2025 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking
customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a
culture of customer service excellence, environmental
sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. General Purpose
Provides technical leadership on the most complex and business
critical transmission engineering projects. Facilitates internal
training for transmission line design engineers and technicians.
Develops presentations for senior management and recommends and
implements process improvements to benefit the company. Develops
engineering plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations,
design documents, and performance assessments associated with the
planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Company’s transmission, distribution,
telecommunication facilities/systems. Responsibilities
Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies
and technical analyses in areas of transmission line design not
commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering
market. Provide technical oversight and guidance to all engineering
staff. 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
transmission line design and provide authoritative consultation and
recommendations to senior management. Develop detailed transmission
line design specifications and prepare bid packages for
construction. Perform quality control reviews on all internally and
externally designed projects. Develop transmission design scopes
and project plans 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.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in structural, civil, electrical,
mechanical, industrial or energy engineering from an accredited
college/university. A minimum of 10 years industry experience as a
practicing transmission line design engineer, including experience
performing highly technical work of a specialized nature. Project
management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a
team member, 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. Highly proficient use of
PLSCADD, LPile, and MFAD software. Expert knowledge and application
of principles in area of transmission design engineeringfor
voltages 230kV and above. . Knowledge of applicable federal, state,
and local laws regulations and electrical codes, including the
National Electric Safety Code and GO-95 (California). Preferences
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.
Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies,
procedures, and practices. Additional Information Req Id: 113822
Company Code: Pacificorp Primary Location: PORTLAND Department:
Power Delivery Schedule: Days Personnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring
Range: $119,400-$ 154,400 This position is eligible for an annual
discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of
salary. Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition
assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid
bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we
celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career Segment:
Facilities, Design Engineer, Transmission Line, Power Systems,
Construction, Operations, Engineering, Energy Compensation details:
119400-154400 Yearly Salary PI511abb8d7105-37456-38015819
Keywords: PacifiCorp, Gresham , Transmission Principal Engineer, Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT 113822, Engineering , Portland, Oregon
