Aug 27, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Sr Civil Engineer

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Utah, Salt Lake City
End of contest:
November 25, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Civil engineer
Description
General Purpose

Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the companyÂ’s generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
  • Analyze and design equipment, building and steel structures and foundations.
  • Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments. 
  • Develop structural plans, details, and calculations.
  • Develop site, grading and fence plans in AutoCAD.
  • Develop structural drawing mark ups for drafters and designers.
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.
  • Review construction submittals to ensure adherence to company engineering standards.
  • Prepare and review structural calculations, designs, details, drawings and construction specifications for substation structures and foundations.
  • Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.
  • Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs. 
  • Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
  • Maintain project timelines and budgets.
  • Analyze and design engineering methods.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college/university.
  • A minimum of five or more years' experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
  • Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
  • Understanding of company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes. 
  • Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
  • Demonstrated 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 including automated tools.

Preferences

  • Professional Civil Engineer (PE) certification in one or more of these states: OR, WA, CA, ID, WY or UT.
  • Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license.
  • Hold a valid Professional Engineering license in civil engineering.
  • To be considered for Lead Senior Level a minimum of 7 years relevant experience and Professional Civil Engineer license is required. 

Additional Information

Req Id: 113906

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com