Develops and maintains engineering specifications, technical standards, procurement requirements, performance assessments, inspections, and technical evaluations associated with power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters. Provides engineering support throughout the equipment lifecycle including specification development, procurement, manufacturing oversight, factory inspections, commissioning support, equipment performance review, and failure investigations. Progressively applies engineering expertise and technical leadership to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective utility operation.
This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.
Responsibilities
Senior Engineer / Senior Engineer II Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the work group subject matter expert for power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters.
- Lead development and maintenance of equipment specifications and standards.
- Lead technical evaluations of major equipment procurements.
- Conduct and oversee factory inspections, testing programs, and quality assurance activities.
- Lead equipment failure investigations and root cause analyses.
- Develop technical recommendations regarding equipment purchases, specification deviations, and corrective actions.
- Mentor and train lower-level engineers.
- Provide technical guidance to project teams and operational organizations.
- Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, design, and operational issues.
- Support strategic planning related to major equipment reliability and performance.
Additional Principal Engineer Responsibilities include:
- Independently conduct highly complex engineering studies and technical analyses involving power transformers and major substation equipment.
- Serve as the company's recognized technical expertfor power transformers, reactors, and phase shifters.
- Provide advanced technical consultation on critical equipment issues, failures, procurements, and emerging technologies.
- Develop complex specifications and technical requirements for strategic equipment procurements.
- Review and evaluate technical analyses, studies, and recommendations prepared by engineering staff.
- Lead the most complex equipment investigations and risk assessments.
- Represent the company in industry organizations, standards committees, manufacturer technical reviews, and utility working groups.
- Provide expert technical recommendations that influence equipment standards, asset management practices, and long-term investment decisions.
- Mentor senior engineering personnel and contribute to development of engineering best practices.
Requirements:
- Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
- Highest level of 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 and automated tools.
- Expert knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. Understanding of the Company's business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and electrical codes.
Additional Requirements:
Senior Engineer: Five or more years of related experience; demonstrated expertise in equipment evaluation and project leadership; ability to support equipment failure investigations and apply root cause analysis methodologies.
Senior Engineer II: Six or more years of related experience; PE preferred; extensive knowledge of transformer specifications, testing requirements, and applicable IEEE C57 standards; ability to lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Principal Engineer: Ten or more years of utility engineering experience with significant transformer expertise; PE required; expert knowledge of transformer technology, diagnostics, testing, IEEE standards, and complex root cause investigations.
Preferences:
Senior Engineer: Factory inspection experience, specification development experience.
Senior Engineer II: PE license, Doble transformer training, transformer diagnostics experience, PMP certification.
Principal Engineer: IEEE committee participation, advanced engineering degree, advanced Doble training, industry publications/presentations, representation in technical forums.
Req Id: 114790
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com
