Substation Standards-Principal Engineer, Salt Lake City, UT

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.

Provides technical leadership on the most complex and business critical engineering projects. Facilitates internal training for engineers and technicians. Develops presentations for senior management and recommends and implements changes to benefit the company. Develops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company's generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication, or other utility facilities/systems.

• 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 oversight and guidance to all Engineering staff.


• Lead project teams in the development of critical engineering solutions.


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


• Serve as the Company expert in the discipline and provide authoritative consultation and recommendations to senior management.


• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.


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


• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.


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


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


• Highest level of 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.


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


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations and electrical codes.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Req Id: 112594
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt

Hiring Range: $115,900-$136,300

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:

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.

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.

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