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Portland General Electric Associate Mechanical Design Plant Engineer in Portland, Oregon
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.
Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to make an impact in the power generation industry? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Mechanical Design Plant Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide engineering services to our generation fleet for the current Outage Season and assist with future planning.
About the role:
Perform engineering tasks in planning, operations, construction, and maintenance environments.
Plan, design, and estimate time and cost for construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components.
Develop and apply engineering principles, standards, and procedures to create cost-effective designs.
Provide on-site engineering support (overnight stay or multiple trips per week is possible) and consultation at generation assets, ensuring adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations.
Design, develop, modify, and evaluate cost-effective, mechanically, and structurally sound products and solutions to support reliable and safety-compliant power plant equipment and systems.
Develop specifications and direct the fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, instrumentation, tools, engines, and systems.
Ensure quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved.
About the team:
- Power Supply Engineering Services (PSES) provides quality engineering solutions and analyses to maintain safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations of PGE generation assets. The Mechanical Engineering/Materials group provides technical expertise and support service to the Generation Fleet (Thermal Plant, Hydro, Wind, and “other” renewables). The group leverages and collaborates with the inhouse design team to develops and maintains engineering drawings and models to support operations, maintenance, physical security, environmental, licensing, and regulatory functions.
If you are a dedicated early-career mechanical engineer looking to take on exciting challenges and grow your career with a leading company in the power generation sector, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Engineering Standards Applies 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 mechanical design engineering codes (i.e., ASME B31.1 Power Piping, ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, American National Standards Institute, Oregon Boiler Law, National Board Inspection Code, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Water Works Association, American Petroleum Institute, etc.) through assignments in support of complex projects.
Engineering Production Prepares engineering deliverables as member of engineering support/project team. Maintains the operation, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance of PGE’s generating resources in the assigned functional area; develops piping systems, including pump sizing, valve type and operation, pipe support selection, instrumentation, etc.; modifies or improves process skids, HVAC systems and other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.
Prepares elements of technical studies and RCAs; analyzes and prepares reports and design packages and provides data and recommendations on less complex technical matters to company personnel and management. Investigates and analyzes minor system construction, maintenance and operational problems. Develops and recommends solutions. Partners with draftsmen and designers within functional area to produce designs; provides engineering expertise in developing designs.
Project Coordination Coordinates with other professional engineers on project team; shares information and professional opinions in executing project tasks. Establishes priorities within assignments and projects. Applies established methodologies in recommending design parameters; interprets and applies approach to design challenges; coordinates work with plant staff, environmental services, nondestructive examination team and reliability-centered maintenance team. Scopes, plans, schedules and coordinates minor project assignments with less complex features associated with design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing. Prepares project budget estimates and tracks project costs.
Knowledge Sharing Expands professional knowledge of latest technology and processes; shares knowledge with other colleagues. Applies engineering concepts and theories in undertaking professional development to establish engineering proficiency within a field of specialization.
Qualifications
Required:
Associate, p1
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred
Experience Typically two or fewer years in engineering
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred:
EIT/FE – Engineering In Training/Fundamental of Engineering
(successful former MECOPs, COOP, Interns are welcome).
Competencies
Working knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
Working/fundamental knowledge of other engineering disciplines and working ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Working knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures.
Working industry knowledge and technology trends.
Working knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
Working knowledge of construction feasibility.
Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
Working knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
Working/fundamental knowledge in design and maintenance of power boilers, gas turbines, heat-recovery steam generators, steam turbines, condensers, cooling towers, pumping, pipes, valves and other auxiliary equipment.
Physical 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 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
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
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 [for part- time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):
Office
Plant
Field
PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.
Your presence on-site at our generation assets will ensure that our commitment to industry standards, codes, and regulations remains unwavering. It's more than a job; it's a journey to uphold and elevate quality levels and industry standards. We invite you to be the driving force in our ongoing pursuit of excellence.
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Compensation Range:
$68,850.00 - $114,750.00
Actual 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 talentacquisition@pgn.com 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 dei@pgn.com .
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.
July 6, 2024
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