• Distribution Planning: Develop near and long-term plans for the distribution system that align with company objectives and regulatory requirements. Assess system needs and identify solutions to address capacity, voltage, and reliability issues.
• Develop Wires and Non-Wires Solutions: Assess system constraints and identify cost-effective solutions, including traditional infrastructure and non-wires alternatives (e.g., DERs, energy efficiency, storage, demand response, and microgrids), to meet capacity and reliability needs.
• Pilot Proposal Development: Lead the development and execution of pilot initiatives that test innovative planning approaches and non-wires solutions. Define success metrics, monitor performance, and communicate results to inform future planning and investment decisions.
• Hosting Capacity Analysis: Perform hosting capacity assessments to determine the ability of the distribution system to integrate additional DERs such as solar and energy storage. Identify system constraints and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Data Analysis: Analyze distribution system data, including AMI and SCADA time-series data, to support planning and operational decisions. Develop and enhance analytical tools and use cases using internal and third-party platforms. Promote adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators, local governments, and community organizations, to support effective and transparent distribution planning.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adapt distribution planning processes and outputs to evolving regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Innovation: Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in the field of distribution system planning to continuously improve company systems and processes.

• Develop moderately complex electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
• Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Guide and direct associate level engineers, technicians and drafters.
• Recommend alternative solutions to management in area of specialty on engineering solutions to meet business needs.
• Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Analyze and design engineering methods.

• Act as a lead/expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters.

• Minimum Requirements (all levels):
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university.
  • Familiarity with distribution system analysis concepts, including load flow and system constraints
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to review scientific literature and incorporate knowledge into ongoing projects.
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC etc.).
  • Demonstrated leadership and/or project management skills.
  Engineer I Requirements:
  • Foundational understanding of distribution system planning concepts.
  • Exposure to data analysis and power systems modeling software tools.
  Engineer II Requirements:
  • A minimum of 2 or moreyears of experience in distribution system planning, or related field
  • Experience performing load flow analysis and identifying thermal and voltage constraints
  • Proficiency in data analysis and modeling, including working with time-series data
  • Ability to independently execute planning studies and support solution development (wires and non-wires)
  • Experience presenting technical information to internal stakeholders
  Sr. Engineer Requirements:
  • A minimum of five or more years of experience in distribution system planning and analysis, or related professional experience.
  • Advanced expertise in load flow analysis, system modeling, and constraint mitigation
  • Strong analytical background with experience leveraging AMI, SCADA, or similar datasets
  • Ability to lead complex studies and develop recommendations, including non-wires solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership in project execution, mentoring, or cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including communication with external stakeholders

• Experience with hosting capacity analysis methods and tools
• Experience with distribution automation or grid modernization projects, including integration of advanced controls and system monitoring capabilities.
• Knowledge of distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection processes for small generators (<20 MW)
• Experience with data analysis and scripting tools such as SQL, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience supporting or interacting with regulatory processes, including technical filings or stakeholder engagement.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.

• Life insurance

• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance

• Tuition Assistance

• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)

• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.