Electrical Design Plant Engineer - Power Generation

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Join us in supporting the transformation of renewable energy at scale. As an Electrical Design Plant Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you will play a key role in the design and integration of electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects that support Oregon’s clean energy transition.

In this role, you will contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver reliable and sustainable energy. You’ll apply your technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, support system improvements, and ensure our generation assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Join us in leading the transformation of renewable energy at scale. As a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Plant Engineer on our Power Supply Engineering Services team, you won’t just support renewable energy—you’ll shape its future. You'll provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the design and integration of complex electrical systems across hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage projects that power Oregon’s clean energy transition.

Your Role: As a senior leader in the engineering team, you’ll be responsible for high-impact, high-visibility projects that influence how we deliver reliable, sustainable energy. Here’s what you’ll take on:
• Strategic Design Leadership: Lead the development, procurement, and integration of sophisticated electrical systems for renewable assets. Your work ensures the safety, reliability, and long-term viability of utility-scale power infrastructure.
• Innovation & Influence: Tackle emerging technical challenges in renewable energy by designing creative, forward-thinking solutions. Your insights will guide not only project outcomes but also future design standards and practices.
• Reliability & Risk Management: Apply deep technical expertise to assess system risk, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC/WECC, OSHA, NFPA, NESC, etc.), and drive continuous improvement in how our facilities perform under real-world demands.

Plans and implements the design, procurement, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, equipment controls, lighting, wiring, and power systems/devices, and cable/raceway systems for PGE’s new and existing generation fleet.

Plant Design Engineers provide design improvements and engineering solutions to electrical problems at thermal, hydro, and renewable plants. Maintains and improves the operation, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance of the company’s generating resources.

This position is open to two P-levels: Electrical Design Plant Engineer (Grade 6 / P2 – Intermediate) and Senior Electrical Design Plant Engineer (Grade 7 / P3 – Career Professional).
The level at which an offer is made will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities for this role are determined by P-level and are outlined separately below.

Responsibilities – Electrical Design Plant Engineer (Grade 6 / P2)

• P2: Typically two or more years in related field
• P3: Typically five or more years in related field or four or more years with PE license

• P2: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred
• P3: Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred

• P2: Intermediate
• P3: Advanced 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 and procedures for project controls and estimates.
• Intermediate knowledge of initiating electrical improvements and corrective actions for power plants, dams and related facilities.
• Intermediate knowledge in the thermal, wind and/or hydro generation areas; knowledge of substations preferred.

• Intermediate accuracy skills.
• Working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills.
• Intermediate decision-making skills.
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate individual and group presentation skills.

• Cognitive Level
• Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• 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 [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
• 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
• Ability to work shift schedule
• Ability to work on-call schedule
• Physical Capabilities
• ☒   Does the job require a valid driver’s license?
• ☒   Yes
• ☒   Driving/travel/commute
• ☒   Daily within service territory
• ☒   Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• ☒   Overnight inside/outside the service territory
• ☒   Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• ☒   Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• ☒   Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight):
• ☒   Up to 10 lb
• ☒   Carrying (check appropriate weight):
• ☒   Up to 10 lb
• ☒   Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:
• ☒   Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

☒ Office environment
☒ Plant environment
☒ Field environment

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.