Associate / Civil Structural Engineer

PGE

Portland, OR
$71,325-140,750 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

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.SummaryPower Supply Engineering Services provided technical engineering support to PGE’s generation facilities. Civil Engineering ensures that capital projects, support of plant maintenance, and compliance work supports safe, efficient, and reliable power generation. Projects in support of the generation facilities will touch all disciplines in civil engineering and may include civil, structural, geotechnical, and water resource designs.A Civil Engineer will apply engineering design and analysis skills to a wide variety of challenging projects. Typical project work would be task focused in support of larger multi-disciplinary projects as well as design management of more defined scopes of work. This position provides the opportunity to develop professional engineering skills with a combination of in-field and office work delivering results from conception to commissioning project lifecycles. Creativity, communication, and collaboration are key when working on state of the art and first of its kind projects.1 Position available to be filled at either Civil Engineering (p2) or Associate Civil Engineering (p1) level. See determining qualifications below.Responsibilities – Associate Civil Engineer (p1)Engineering StandardsApplies engineering education and training in advancing professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards and independently applies knowledge to assignments with occasional guidance on request.Develops applied professional engineering knowledge of design, construction and maintenance of generation and substation facilities and all applicable policies, rules, regulations and codes in the civil engineering field through assignments in support of complex projects.Engineering ProductionPrepares a variety of engineering deliverables as a member of an engineering support/project team.Provides civil engineering and construction support for generation and substation facilities; prepares and verifies a variety of engineering deliverables for construction activities and projects.Project CoordinationCoordinates with other professional engineers on project team; shares information and professional opinions in executing project tasks.Assists senior engineers with engineering and construction projects for generation and substation facilities; develops designs, construction, maintenance, testing elements and budget and job estimates as requested.Knowledge SharingExpands professional knowledge of latest technology and processes; shares knowledge with other colleagues.Assists in training technicians, draftsmen and designers on new design standards.Responsibilities –Civil Engineer (p2)Engineering StandardsMaintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards.Applies engineering theories and concepts to enhance knowledge of design and maintenance of generation and substation facilities and all applicable policies, rules, regulations and codes in the civil engineering field; applies knowledge to assist with project engineering management for complex projects.Engineering ProductionPrepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller project teams.Provides civil engineering and construction support for generation and substation facilities; prepares and verifies moderately complex designs for construction activities and projects.Project CoordinationAssigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.Provides complex design, construction, maintenance and testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of generation and substation facilities; contributes to capital budget and job estimates.Knowledge SharingShares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required.Communicates new design standards to technicians, draftsmen, designers and less experienced colleagues; reviews designs to ensure they meet standards and makes corrections as needed.QualificationsRequired, p1 Level:Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.Experience Typically, two or fewer years in civil engineeringCertifications, Licenses and Training: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.Valid Driver's License requiredRequired, P2 Level:Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. ABET accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.Experience: Typically two or more years in civil engineering.Certifications, Licenses and Training Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.Valid Driver's License requiredFunctional Competencies

Knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts
Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
Knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures
Industry knowledge and technology trends
Knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures
Knowledge of construction feasibility
Knowledge of procurement and contract administration
Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates

General Competencies

Accuracy skills
Knowledge of the utility industry
Organization and prioritization skills
Decision-making skills
Written and oral communication skills
Individual and group presentation skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

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

Schedule/Attendance:

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule and location based on business need
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities:

Daily driving/travel/commute within service territory
Occasional overnight travel inside/outside the service territory
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10 lb
Carrying up to 10 lb
Work on unstable surfaces requiring balance:
Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
☒ Confined spaces
☒ Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
☒ Stairs (over 10 steps)
☒ Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment

Office environment
Plant environment
Field environment

PGE supports flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite, however, these arrangements may need to change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.#LI-SB1 #LI-HybridCompensation Range: $71,325.00 - $140,750.00Actual 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 .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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. 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 Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.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. September 4, 2025

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