Portland General Electric · 16 hours ago
Real-Time Distribution Systems Engineer
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $136K/yr
2+ years expPortland General Electric (PGE) is focused on creating a smarter and cleaner energy future. The Real-Time Distribution Systems Engineer will provide critical engineering support for live grid operations, maintain system models, and collaborate with various teams to enhance grid reliability and automation.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintain PGE’s as-operated distribution system model in our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS)
Refine and support advanced distribution applications including: Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR), Load forecasting tools
Review system configurations, switching procedures, and planned outages for engineering soundness and reliability
Provide real-time technical support to Distribution System Operators during outages and abnormal events
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, field crews, and customer managers to ensure modeling reflects real-world conditions
Act as technical lead or SME on complex real-time switching sequences, system protection issues, and voltage regulation strategies
Lead or support grid automation and system modeling projects to enhance operational efficiency and reliability
Serve as engineering SME for large or staged construction projects, coordinating modeling and energization steps
Resolve configuration anomalies in ADMS and OMS through engineering review and stakeholder collaboration
Guide improvement efforts across power flow calculations, automation logic, and operational strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program preferred)
2+ years in electrical/power engineering for Distribution Operations Engineer
5+ years in engineering OR 4+ years with PE license for Senior Level
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
Valid driver's license required
ADMS, OMS, and power system modeling platforms
Distribution protection schemes and automation
Voltage control equipment and clearance management
Utility safety and operations standards
Strong analytical thinking, communication, collaboration, and the ability to translate technical insights into operational actions
Preferred
Direct experience supporting a utility control center or working in real-time operations
Familiarity with SCADA integration, outage response procedures, and NESC or utility-specific design standards
Exposure to smart grid initiatives, DER integration, and field validation processes
Ability to mentor junior engineers or lead cross-functional teams on technical investigations
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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