Electrical Engineer (I, II, or Sr. Engineer Level)

Company: PacifiCorp

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General Purpose

Manages electrical projects within the Naughton Plant coal fired generating station, through all phases of a project from initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and control to completion.

Work assignments are typically 80% electrical project management and 20% electrical engineering.

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Engineer I position Include:

•Analyze the system design, programming, and modification.

•Develop studies of limited scope and prepare data for cost estimations and analyses.

•Run equipment and performance tests and install and inspect new equipment.

•Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to engineering standards.

•Assist with the maintenance of the following electric equipment:

o Generator Step Up, Startup, and Auxiliary Transformers

o Pad mount and load center transformers

o Medium and low voltage breakers and Motor Control Centers (4160V and 480V)

o Generator Exciters

o Distributed Control System (Honeywell DCS)

o Process Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley PLC)

o Cathodic Protection

o LED Lighting Upgrades

o Battery Banks and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

o Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

o Arc Flash Studies (Using SKM)

o Relays (Schweitzer, SEL 750 and 351, Beckwith M-4272)

o Heat Tracing

o Cabling and Cable Tray (4160 and 480)

o Vibration Monitoring Installation (Bentley Nevada)

o Telecommunications (Microwave)

o Environmental Instrumentation (Continuous Emissions Monitors CEMS, Mercury Instrumentation Replacement)

•May be assigned to manage project in other disciplines as needed.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Engineer II position include:

•Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives.

•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.

•Analyze and design engineering methods.

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the electrical equipment noted above in the Engineer I responsibilities.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Sr. Engineer position include:

•Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.

•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.

•Maintain project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

Requirements of the Engineer I positiion Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Basic knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
• 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.

In addition, the requirements for the Engineer II position Include:

• A minimum of two or more years of directly related experience in the applicable engineering field.
• Ability to interact favorably with project and work teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Codes.

In addition, the requirements of the Sr. Engineer position include:

• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems, or related professional experience.
• 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..
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.

Preferences

• Electrical Industrial experience
• Electrical construction experience

Additional Information

Req Id: 110029

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: Kemmerer, Wyoming

Department: Rocky Mountain Power

Schedule: Full-time

Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $74,300- $115,500

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12% - 15%% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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