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Electrical Engineer (Senior or Principal) - Utah # 113838

PacifiCorp, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Electrical Engineer (Senior or Principal) - Salt Lake City, Utah #113838

location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS! PacifiCorp is seeking customer‑centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and belonging.

General Purpose Leads functional teams and provides technical oversight in performing all phases of electrical projects. Assists with internal training for engineers and technicians. Communicates and collaborates well with upper management and engineering team on higher‑level projects. Recommends and implements changes that benefit the company. Performs advanced engineering functions associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the company’s generation facilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze the system design, programming, and modification as requested.

Develop studies of defined scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses. Run equipment and performance tests.

Oversee installation, inspection, and commissioning of new equipment. Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Travel is required to support various activities as assigned with overnight stays. Travel ranges from 10‑20%.

Rotational 24‑hour on‑call protective relay support for 1 week duration every 5 weeks.

Under limited direction be responsible for overseeing the specification, design, and maintenance of the following thermal generation electrical equipment:

Generator Step Up, Startup, and Auxiliary Transformers

Medium and low voltage breakers and Motor Control Centers

Generator Excitation Systems

Large medium voltage induction motors

Large utility synchronous generator

Cathodic Protection

Battery Banks and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Arc Flash Studies (Using SKM)

Protective Relays (Schweitzer, Beckwith, GE, Basler…)

Analyze and design engineering methods

Additional Responsibilities Of The Senior Engineer Position Include

Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.

Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.

Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.

Guide and direct associate‑level engineers, technicians and drafters.

Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.

Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.

Maintain project timelines and budgets.

Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career‑level engineers, technicians and drafters.

10‑20% travel is required to support various activities as assigned with overnight stays.

Rotational 24‑hour on‑call support for one week duration periods.

Additional Responsibilities Of The Senior Engineer II Position Include

Analyze and design engineering methods.

Provide technical oversight and guidance to all Engineering staff.

Lead project teams in the development of critical engineering solutions.

SME for regulatory compliance. (FERC, NERC, WECC)

Additional Responsibilities Of The Principal Engineer Position Include

Independently conduct highly complex engineering research studies and technical analyses in areas of specialized expertise not commonly available or obtainable in the competitive engineering market.

Provide technical expertise for critical plant and/or facility components.

Develop detailed design specifications and prepare bid packages for external engineering services and similar contracts to support the needs of the business.

Review, investigate and evaluate system and equipment performance, tests and analyses performed by Senior Engineering staff.

Participate in government, industry, collegiate and other applicable associations or work groups which have the ability to influence or set policy impacting the future of our utility.

Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.

Requirements Requirements For The Engineer I Level Position Include

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.

Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.

Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.

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.

Additional Requirements For The Engineer II Level Position Include

A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.

Ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.

Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.

Ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.

Additional Requirements For The Senior Engineer Position Include

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.

Additional Requirements For The Senior Engineer II Position Include

A minimum of six or more years' experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in a specialty area of electrical engineering.

Utilize project management and leadership skills to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver commitments.

Ability to achieve an understanding and adhere to company's objectives, policies, procedures, and practices.

Demonstrate professional oral and written communication and collaboration skills involving the ability to work cross‑functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and make recommendations.

Additional Requirements For The Principal Engineer Include

A minimum of 10 years' industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of a specialized nature.

A PE license may be required.

Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.

Highest level of communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross‑functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.

Expert knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

Preferences

Advanced power electronics or machine theory

Electrical trades training or work experience. (Electrician, I&C Tech, etc.)

Mechanical aptitude

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Utilities

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