Applies sound design practices and guidelines and uses current design technology resources for moderately complex projects; provides drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software; controls drawing modifications using a drawing management system and procedures.
Design Drawings
Converts moderately complex engineering designs, criteria and data into drawings and sketches; ensures design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed.
As-Built Packages
Creates, processes and checks as-built packages for moderately complex projects; researches and resolves technical documentation inaccuracies and discrepancies; conducts as-built walk-down for final documentation; tracks and monitors annual as-built activities; provides status reports.
Engineering Principles, Codes and Standards
Ensures design solutions meet engineering principles; technical, regulatory and contractual requirements; industry codes; and company standards.
On-Site Support and Field Investigations
Provides on-site construction support for moderately complex projects; prepares field reports; develops/updates drawings to guide construction personnel; assists engineers with drawing red-lines; assists with plant system troubleshooting and turnover.
General Project Support
Procures materials and basic equipment that meet project requirements; maintains a work management system to monitor design progress; contributes to project schedule development and updates; informs engineer of project status and concerns.
Requirements
P2 Required:
Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: Typically two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field. Preferred working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Service, High Voltage Protective Relaying and Control Systems.
Valid Driver's License required, This role will require travel to various generation facilities.
P1 required:
Experience: Typically two or fewer years in electrical, mechanical or civil design, drafting or related field. Preferred working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Servi
Additional Information
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Department Summary
Power Supply Engineering Services (PSES) provides quality engineering solutions and analyses to maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective operations of PGE generation assets. The Engineering Design Support group provides electrical, mechanical, and civil design expertise and support service to Engineering and Plant Personnel. The group develops and maintains engineering drawings and models to support operations, maintenance, physical security, environmental, licensing, and regulatory functions.
Position Summary
Electrical Plant Designers provide professional-level electrical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro, and wind power plants and switchyards. They apply sound design practices and guidelines, using current design technology resources, to assist engineers with engineering designs by ensuring design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed. They also provide drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software, as well as manage drawing modifications using a drawing management system.
The Electrical Design staff supports Electrical Engineering Capital and O&M Projects. Additionally, they are the primary point of contact to respond to As-Built Requests (ABRs) from Plant Engineers, Operators, and Technicians. Specifically, they are responsible for updating One Lines which are critical documents used in the safe and reliable operation of the plants and their systems. Additionally, they are responsible for updating Operating One Lines which are used by the System Control Center.
2 Position available. Can be filled at either an Associate/p1 or Electrical Designer/p2 level. See determining required qualifications below.
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