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ElectricalDesigner,PowerPlants

Portland, Oregon, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Electrical Designer, Power Plants at Us Today. Skills: Electrical design, Drafting, Drawing management, As-built packages. Provide electrical design knowledge and on-site support. Assist engineers in moderately complex engineering designs”

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Resolving complex design problems; Plant system troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Requires travel to various generation facilities, Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory, Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory, Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift), Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs., Carrying: Up to 10 lbs., Work on unstable surfaces, Work in elevated areas, Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces), Work on stairs (over 10 steps), Work on ladders (over 10 rungs), Work in Office environment, Work in Plant environment, Work in Field environment, Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience, Two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field (P2), Two or fewer years in electrical, mechanical or civil design, drafting or related field (P1), Valid Driver's License

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Service, High Voltage Protective Relaying and Control Systems, Working knowledge of engineering concepts/proposals and plant requirements and skills in translating those into sound detailed design solutions, Working knowledge of industrial practices, electrical theory and subsystems, Working skills in resolving complex design problems and integrating new design technology into outdated plant systems, Working skills in using PGE drawing control system, Working knowledge of material selection, application and procurement for design projects, Working computer skills using drafting applications (e. g. , Autodesk products), Working analytical thinking skills, Working decision-making skills, Working interpersonal skills, Working organization and prioritization skills, Working problem-solving skills, Working written and oral communication skills

What You'll Do.

Provide electrical design knowledge and on-site support

Assist engineers in moderately complex engineering designs

Lay out simple systems

Determine materials for design

Apply design practices and guidelines

Use current design technology resources

Provide drafting for design and as-built projects

Control drawing modifications

Convert designs into drawings

Ensure design concepts are conveyed

Create and check as-built packages

Resolve technical documentation inaccuracies

Conduct as-built walk-down

Track as-built packages

Report on as-built status

Ensure design solutions meet standards

Provide on-site construction support

Prepare field sketches

Update drawings for construction

Assist with drawing red-lines

Assist with plant system troubleshooting

Procure materials and equipment

Maintain work management system

Contribute to project schedule development

Inform engineer of project status

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineers; Respond to As-Built Requests from Plant Engineers, Operators, and Technicians; Support Electrical Engineering Capital and O&M Projects

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Oral communication skills

Process & Methodology

Contribute to project schedule development, Monitor design progress, Track annual as-built packages

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