EMS Engineer

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.Designs, develops, installs, manages and/or maintains equipment used to control and monitor systems, equipment and processes. Ensures these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably and safely.Specifies and maintains systems and applications used by the System Control Center. Develops operational requirements and specifications of various systems and applications. Develops operational plans, procedures and documentation to support operations of the System Control Center. Provides support to NERC reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Standards:Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and discerns need for and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues.Follows changes in process control, data communication and regulatory standards [e.g., Telecommunications Industry Association (serial communications, ethernet), International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers] and applicable regulatory requirements; advises on applicability of those standards across the organization.Follows changes in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) standards and SCADA Protocols IEEE 1815-DNP3 and ICCP–IEC 60870-6/TASE.2 and advises on applicability of those standards across the organization. Thorough knowledge of IEC61850, CIM-Common Information Model.Engineering Production:Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity.Develops procedures and job aids for design, configuration, operation and maintenance of the system.Guides junior engineers in performing EMS-related tasks; ensures adherence to standards for configurations in EMS and Data Historian; ensures EMS maintenance tasks are well coordinated to have minimal impact on operations; performs compliance-related tasks; investigates complex operational issues pertaining to EMS and System Control Center’s T&D and Balancing Area operations.Project Coordination:Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders.Provides support to System Control Center dispatch during storm restoration efforts; works with NERC Compliance team to ensure compliance through tracking various requirements.Knowledge Sharing:Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource-management strategy.Trains junior engineers and field technicians.Education/Experience/CertificationsEducation:Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.ExperienceTypically 8 or more years in related field or 5 or more years in related field with PE license or advanced degreeCertifications, Licenses and Training:Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.

Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

Advanced knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures; working knowledge of other related departments and functions.

Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.

Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.

Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility.

Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration.

Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.

Advanced knowledge of control and instrumentation concepts, practices and procedures.

Advanced knowledge of operations of transmission and distribution systems and generation plants.

Intermediate knowledge of microprocessor design, computer networking and cybersecurity.

Advanced knowledge of transmission and distribution planning and utility outage management processes.

Advanced knowledge of energy management applications such as Automatic Generation Control and Power System Network Modeling. Knowledge of distribution system control applications and schemes such as distribution automation and volt var optimization schemes. Knowledge of controls used in managing distributed energy resources and demand response applications.

General Competencies

Advanced accuracy skills.

Intermediate knowledge of the utility industry.

Advanced organization and prioritization skills.

Advanced problem-solving skills.

Advanced decision-making skills.

Advanced written and oral communication skills.

Physical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive Level-Substantial:

Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Compensation Range:$81,450.00 - $160,500.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at [email protected] .To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.