Portland General Electric · 4 hours ago
Transmission Design Engineer
Portland, Oregon
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expPortland General Electric is committed to advancing innovative clean energy solutions. As a Transmission Design Engineer, you will design and execute planned capital transmission improvements, contributing to the mission of providing clean, reliable energy while shaping the future of Oregon's energy infrastructure.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects
Leverages knowledge across design software, LiDAR, infrared cameras, UV cameras, etc. to enhance workflow efficiency; applies engineering theories and concepts to enhance engineering proficiency and technical knowledge of distribution design techniques, applicable codes, and regulations
Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
Provides engineering designs for overhead and underground distribution and transmission line projects ranging from 12.5 kV to 500 kV; evaluates possible alternatives to meet project requirements, including line routing, site preparation, facility siting, conduit design, structure design, foundation design, specifications and material orders
Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks
Independently contributes to the design and analysis of transmission and distribution projects (from 12.5 kV to 500 kV), both capital and maintenance, including the development of plans, specifications, estimates and schedules; completes initial scoping and preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction to colleagues on engineering processes and standards when requested
Reviews the work of transmission designers and less experienced engineers with regard to PGE standards, applicable codes and construction processes
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity
Provides transmission engineering and design guidance for transmission line projects ranging from 57 kV to 500 kV; evaluates possible alternatives to meet major project requirements, including site preparation, foundation design, structure design, specifications and material orders
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders
Identifies requirements, initiates work orders and tracks expenditures to implement capital and maintenance projects; independently contributes to the design and analysis of transmission and distribution projects (from 12.5 kV to 500 kV), both capital and maintenance, including the development of plans, specifications, estimates and schedules; completes initial scoping and preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation
Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource management strategy
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering
ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred
Typically two or more years in engineering
Prefer Civil experience with structures and foundations
Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole
Experience with PLS-Tower, AutoCAD and LPILE a plus
Typically five or more years in engineering, or four or more years in related field with PE license
P2: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role
P3: Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role
Valid Drivers License required for both levels
Intermediate knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts
Intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines and intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
Intermediate knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures
Working knowledge of construction feasibility
Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Intermediate knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates
Intermediate skill designing overhead transmission lines and overhead/underground distribution lines, including relevant civil, structural, environmental and electrical subsystems
Intermediate knowledge of applicable policies, rules, regulations and codes relating to the design and operation of transmission lines
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Yes, the job requires a valid driver's license
Daily within service territory
Occasionally (one to two times a month or less) overnight inside/outside the service territory
Use computer regularly for entire work shift
Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10 lb
Carrying up to 10 lb
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Office environment
Plant environment
Field environment
Preferred
Experience with PLS-Tower, AutoCAD and LPILE a plus
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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