Real Time Operations Planning Engineer at PacifiCorp – PORTLAND, Oregon

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

The position is available at levels (I, II, III)

Provide real time and day ahead planning analysis of the PacifiCorp transmission system, focusing on maintaining system reliability in the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM). Implement changes to the CAISO EDAM market solution to ensure system reliability during the operational day with reduced cost impacts to the company.

The responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer I –

• Conduct engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution.
• Coordinate with CAISO Engineers, Market Operators, and PacifiCorp Operators to implement reliability centric changes to the Market Solution.
• Provide real-time operational support for market solutions errors that result in reliability impacts.
• Perform system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of the transmission systems.
• Determine methods and techniques to obtaining results that mitigate wildfire risk and improve system reliability.
• Review the Reliability Coordinator’s OPA to ensure PacifiCorp’s Transmission system performance for the operational day.
• As a team, provide 7 day a week support for market solution analysis.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer II –

• Provide technical oversight and guidance (mentor) to less experienced engineers and operational teams that support increased system reliability.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer III –

• Conduct moderately complex engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, various OPA’s, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution.
• Provide day ahead and real-time operational support for market solutions errors that could result in reliability impacts.
• Author and/or review operating policies and procedures to ensure system reliability during market operations.
• Assist with base case review and development for operator training (Market, Transmission, etc.)

The Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer I –

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Teamwork skills that support solutions to real-time operational issues.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress real-time control center operational environment while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 7 day a week availability to support system operational requirements.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.

In addition, the Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer II –

• A minimum of 2 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof
• Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets. Planning Operations experience preferred.

• Understanding of the electric utility business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reliability standards, transmission planning standards, and industry practices.

In addition, the Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer III –

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof.
• Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets.
• Teamwork skills that support solutions to real-time operational issues.
• Understanding of the electric utility business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reliability standards, transmission planning standards, and industry practices.

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle
Our benefits includes:

• 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.

Work Life Balance

• 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

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Req Id: 114399
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $140,230 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12-15% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.