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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. 
 

Develop engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the company SCADA system used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control.

This position is available at multiple levels.  Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience. 

• Assist in the design SCADA portion of substation projects including modifications to RTU configurations and point list implementation in the Monarch EMS/SCADA system.
• Work with dispatch systems support to ensure the remote data requirements are incorporated into the PacifiCorp Monarch EMS/SCADA system.
• Assist in design, development, modification, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
• Assist in developing moderately complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
• Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
• Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

Additional responsibilities for Level 2 Engineer include;

• Lead design of SCADA projects
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor's degree.  A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required.)
• Basic experience in engineering related field.
• Basic knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control.
• Knowledge and application of principles in area of SCADA engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools. 

Additional requirements for Level 2 Engineer include;

• A minimum of three years of directly related experience in engineering related field.
• Applied knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection, and control.

• Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Experience with DAQ (Data Acquisition), RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) and PLC technologies.
• Experience with DNP 3.
• Working knowledge of ABB Monarch energy management system.
• Working knowledge of Modbus and Ethernet.
• Fundamental understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies.
• Understanding of Company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:

    Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

    Life insurance

    Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

    Tuition Assistance

    Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)

    Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

    Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Bereavement Leave

    Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Req Id: 114807
Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY    
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $77,200-$122,100 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.

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

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.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.