APPLICATION
DEADLINE: April 2, 2015
Portland General Electric values the energy of teamwork,
diversity, and innovation to provide our customers with safe and reliable
power. As Oregon’s largest provider of electric service, PGE is helping to
shape Oregon’s energy future.
What is it like to work at PGE? Well, it’s fun. It’s challenging.
It’s enriching. And with the average employee spending nearly 14 years with us,
we think you’ll like it too.
Among the millions of ordinary jobs in the world there are a few
special places that allow you to play an essential role in helping build upon a
rich history of delivering innovation to its customers. You’ll work with talented coworkers in a
supportive and results-oriented environment. Our progressive vision and commitment
to excellence in our service and operations will keep you and your coworkers
engaged and aimed towards excellence.
Project
Engineer, Emerging Technologies (R13-405)
This position strikes a balance between requiring a deep knowledge
of electrical engineering in order to go deep on emerging technologies such as
distributed generation, energy storage, transportation electrification, smart
grid technologies, etc., in the energy industry in order to understand their
value to the utility, while simultaneously serving as a senior-level individual
contributor to deploy and validate demonstration projects that focus on
distributed energy resources. Works directly with management to guide complex
research to uncover industry trends, understand impacts, and develop business
cases for demonstration projects in cooperation with internal stakeholders from
across the company to competitively position PGE.
You
will also play a critical role in setting a tone in the department and across
the company that stresses being canny and streetwise, possess the determination
to contribute; the desire to improve; the hunger to learn, the slight paranoia
that prompts team members to think about PGE not being the community’s trusted
energy partner; the optimism and hard work to make sure we are.
Top
candidates will have:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field preferred
·
MBA or
certification in project management desirable
·
A minimum of 8
years of progressive combined experience in engineering, technology and
business assessment, including implementing or testing new technology or field
trials with retail customers is preferred
·
Strong knowledge
of emerging technology trends – both from a technical and a utility industry
perspective
·
Excellent
written communication skills to clearly communicate ideas in reports, produce
executive-level presentations and prepare project documentation
·
Excellent oral
communication skills to facilitate meetings, deliver presentations to diverse
audiences, present proposals and negotiate contracts
·
Demonstrated
ability to make technical and business assessments of energy conversion,
electrical, electronic, control, and communication technologies
·
Strong knowledge
of utility business model, operations, and economics effecting profitability
including principles of regulating an electric monopoly
·
Strong
capability to analyze and articulate the costs and benefits of new technologies
in technical, pro forma, business/market proposition, and executive
presentation formats
·
Driver’s license
with a good driving record
Core
business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position also
requires travel to and from, and attendance of, conferences and events that are
outside core business hours.
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, sexual orientation,
age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected
by law.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following
employment application by the deadline: https://PGN.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=R14-335 If you have any questions, please
feel free to call us at 503-464-7250.
Interested in the extras? PGE offers a range of competitive
benefits including medical insurance, paid vacation, a company matching gift
program, tuition reimbursement and retirement savings that includes a 401(k)
plan with matching company contributions and a PGE stock purchase plan.
Additionally, PGE provides robust on-the-job development and training
opportunities, as well as incentives for meeting company goals and encouraging
health, safety and community volunteerism.
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of
all positions at Portland General Electric.
Staffing
Services Contact:
Jane
DeSimone
503-464-7250
Staffing@pgn.com
www.linkedin.com/in/janedesimone
