Engineer
$77,200–$140,250 year
On-site · Portland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Engineer in Pacific Power’s Distribution System Planning team to develop near and long-term plans for the distribution system, assess system needs, develop wires and non-wires solutions, lead pilot initiatives, perform hosting capacity analyses, analyze AMI/SCADA time-series data, engage with regulators and community stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and stay at the forefront of grid modernization and DER integration through data-driven analyses and collaboration across internal and external partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university
- Familiarity with distribution system analysis concepts, including load flow and system constraints
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to review scientific literature and incorporate knowledge into ongoing projects
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC etc.)
- Demonstrated leadership and/or project management skills
- Engineer I Requirements: Foundational understanding of distribution system planning concepts
- Exposure to data analysis and power systems modeling software tools
- Engineer II Requirements: A minimum of 2 or more years of experience in distribution system planning, or related field
- Experience performing load flow analysis and identifying thermal and voltage constraints
- Proficiency in data analysis and modeling, including working with time-series data
- Ability to independently execute planning studies and support solution development (wires and non-wires)
- Experience presenting technical information to internal stakeholders
- Sr. Engineer Requirements: A minimum of five or more years of experience in distribution system planning and analysis, or related professional experience
- Advanced expertise in load flow analysis, system modeling, and constraint mitigation
- Strong analytical background with experience leveraging AMI, SCADA, or similar datasets
- Ability to lead complex studies and develop recommendations, including non-wires solutions
- Demonstrated leadership in project execution, mentoring, or cross-functional initiatives
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including communication with external stakeholders
- Preferences: Experience with hosting capacity analysis methods and tools
- Experience with distribution automation or grid modernization projects, including integration of advanced controls and system monitoring capabilities
- Knowledge of distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection processes for small generators (<20 MW)
- Experience with data analysis and scripting tools such as SQL, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience supporting or interacting with regulatory processes, including technical filings or stakeholder engagement.
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