Portland General Electric · 20 hours ago
Principal/Senior Mechanical Design Plant Engineer - Boiler & Pressure System
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expPortland General Electric is committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions for a sustainable future. They are seeking a Principal/Senior Mechanical Design Plant Engineer to maintain the reliability, efficiency, and safety of thermal generation assets while providing specialized technical leadership. The role involves supporting major capital upgrades, outage planning, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintains current engineering practices and provides guidance on processes and standards as requested
Interprets and applies applicable codes (ASME B31.1, ASME BPVC, ANSI, NBIC, API, ASTM, AWWA, Oregon Boiler Law) and serves as a resource to other engineers
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables; coordinates multi-discipline activities
Analyzes and recommends design enhancements related to reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across generating resources
Reviews calculations from other engineers and supports work such as boiler modifications, gas turbine overhauls, steam/wind turbine maintenance, vibration analysis, bearing alignment, and specification development. Review engineering documents, drawings, calculations, vendor submittals, and construction packages for completeness and technical accuracy
Investigates moderately complex construction, maintenance, and operational issues; develops and initiates corrective actions
Provides design direction to engineers, technicians, draftsmen, and designers
Coordinates with internal/external teams on moderately complex projects; represents engineering to other departments
Reviews junior engineering work
Selects design methodologies and collaborates with plant staff, environmental services, NDE/Welding teams, and RCA teams
Scopes, plans, and schedules major or multiple project assignments; prepares cost estimates and tracks project budgets
Serves as a technical specialist, providing consultation and mentoring; supports knowledge management
Maintains a high level of engineering proficiency in specialty areas
Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides enterprise-level guidance on processes and standards
Recommends changes to engineering codes or internal application of industry standards (ASME B31.1, ASME BPVC, ANSI, NBIC, API, ASTM, AWWA)
Prepares complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects, including establishing work plans
Leads design enhancements that improve reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of generating resources
Performs and reviews complex technical studies; provides expert consultation to leaders and engineering staff
Investigates major system construction and operational problems; develops solutions and corrective actions
Provides high-level design direction across departments and disciplines
Coordinates internal/external teams on complex projects; represents engineering to regulatory and technical bodies
Reviews peer engineering work and provides recommendations to engineers and senior management
Selects and adapts methodologies; leads work across engineering departments, plant staff, environmental services, NDE teams, and RCA groups
Scopes, plans, schedules, and directs major project assignments including capital and O&M work
Advances enterprise knowledge management, mentors engineers, participates in professional societies/standards committees, and contributes to code authoring
Maintains high technical proficiency within the specialization
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering
Typically 8+ years in engineering, or 5+ years with a PE license for P3
Typically 10+ years in engineering for P4
Expert to advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles
Expert understanding of engineering processes and procedures; strong cross-disciplinary interpretation skills
Advanced industry knowledge, technology trends, QA/QC processes, procurement, contract administration, and project controls
Expert knowledge in design, construction, and maintenance of power boilers, HRSGs, turbines, cooling towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
Advanced accuracy, organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong written, oral communication, and presentation abilities
Advanced understanding of utility industry operations
Ability to meet deadlines and accuracy standards
Effective teamwork and communication under stress
Adaptability to frequent change
Strong self-awareness and ability to apply feedback
Ability to analyze new information and apply to work consistently
Ability to adhere to established schedules
Ability to work long hours or variable schedules
Ability to report during severe weather
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
Ability to work shift and on-call schedules
Valid driver's license required
Daily and frequent travel within service territory; occasional overnight travel
Regular computer use entire work shift
Ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs
Ability to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders could be up to 100 feet high
Office, plant, and field environments
Preferred
ABET-accredited program or equivalent preferred
PE license: strongly preferred for P3
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
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