Summary
PGE Grid Operations ensures the delivery of safe and reliable power to our customers while enabling the integration of renewable resources, distributed energy resources, and the expansion of distribution automation.
- Transmission Operations Coordinates with crews and other operations personnel to operate the electric power transmission system to meet power supply demands with adequate distribution of electricity.
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Grid Operation Transmission Engineer performs power system analysis of the interconnected grid, supports, and develop electric network model in the Energy Management System, and provides real time engineering support to PGE's Transmission and Balancing Authority Operation while ensuring reliable operation of the interconnected transmission system. They additionally provide support to field operations during switching, outage restoration and system planning and key stakeholder groups
This position works in a 6 week, rotational day shift schedule requiring time in the office and the opportunity to work occasionally from home in 4x10 and 5x8 hour days. This position does have an emergency response responsibility that could involve infrequent 12 hour day/night shift rotational coverage or on call requirements.
Career Level Summary
Associate Operations Transmission Engineer 7225
Grade 5
Career Level: P1
Performs first-tier professional level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts
Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge
Operates independently but also receives ongoing guidance and direction from others
Key Responsibilities
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Engineering Standard
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Applies engineering education and training in advancing professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards as applicable to power system and interconnected transmission grid operations.
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Applies technical expertise to assure compliance with applicable NERC/WECC reliability standards for transmission operations, prepares documentation in support of the WECC audit process of the NERC reliability standards and interfaces with other PGE workgroups to assist in compliance efforts as needed.
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Engineering Production
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Prepares engineering deliverables as a member of engineering support/project.
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Completes engineering analyses for operation of the transmission system (current day, next day and seasonal system studies); Contributes to engineering analyses for operation of the transmission system; responds to unplanned outages and system emergencies; updates Energy Management System (EMS) databases to reflect current equipment and facility modifications and limits.
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Project Coordination
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Coordinates with internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and professional opinions/guidance in executing project tasks.
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Coordinates and interfaces with the Reliability Coordinator and neighboring utilities like Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and PacifiCorp West (PACW) to coordinate study results, real time operating limits and path flow ratings.
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Knowledge Sharing
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Expands and shares professional knowledge of latest technology and processes.
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Provides simulation training support as required by the NERC PER Standards.
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Qualifications
Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
Experience Typically two or fewer years in engineering. Experience with powerflow analysis software like Powerworld, PSSE, PSLF preferred
Valid driver's license required.
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
