Principal/Senior Air Quality Specialist
Portland General Electric
Lead comprehensive environmental permitting, assessments, and policy for PGE utility operations.
9 days ago ago
$107,025 - $222,560
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Hybrid
Company Size
2,915 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Sustainability Services
Electricity Generation
Renewable Energy Solutions
Transmission and Distribution
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Commercial
Industrial
Renewable Energy
Carbon Free Energy
Electricity Generation
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Role
What you would be doing
permitting
technical analyses
tool development
process improvement
project coordination
client interaction
- Safety Practices: Promotes PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements. Ensures adherence by team members.
- Permitting/Studies/Assessments: Performs all aspects of complex permitting, assessments and technical analyses for assigned technical area. Responsible for applying advanced techniques and analyses. Functions as a lead technical specialist for medium- size or moderately complex projects. Identifies project risks and issues, advises project leadership and offers mitigated/corrective solutions. May oversee scope, schedule and budget. Coordinates and prepares deliverables. May provide technical guidance over a group or manage and supervise a team and associated resources. May manage efforts from prospect to deliverable. Serves as technical expert.
- Meeting facilitation
- Project Coordination: Serves as team leader. Actively coordinates with all internal/external team members. Facilitates effective outcomes. Resolves internal and external conflicts within team. Communicates client/agency interests and drivers to project team members and develops strategies and approaches to accommodate these concerns. May lead client/agency interactions and presentations. Directs and coordinates specialist team in technical area on study assignments. May manage and supervise a team and associated resources.
- Permitting/Studies/Assessments: Provides specialized expertise in a technical area. Provides expert technical and strategic consultation within the company. Leads or serves as subject matter expert permitting, the production of multiple studies of comprehensive scope in technical area or a large complex project or assignment. Provides technical guidance to team and company. Oversees preparation of deliverables. Manages or collaborates on efforts from prospect to deliverable. Serves as representative to all internal and external stakeholders. Recognized by external parties as expert in the field. Strategic resource to other groups within PGE. Oversees program management.
- Assigned technical area's processes and procedures
- Develop Tools and Processes: Evaluates tools and processes. Develops or modifies processes and systems as needed. Benchmarks, recommends and develops improved tools and processes.
- Develop Tools and Processes: Strategizes and leads the implementation of improvements. As a process owner, approves the implementation of process and tool improvements. May develop or modify processes and systems as needed.
- Project Coordination: Actively coordinates with all internal/external PGE members. Facilitates effective and strategic outcomes. Resolves internal and external conflicts within team and stakeholders. Communicates stakeholder interests and drivers to project team members and develops strategies and approaches to accommodate these concerns. Oversees and leads client/agency interactions and presentations. Directs and coordinates specialist team in technical area on study assignments. May manage and supervise a team and associated resources. Senior consultant for multiple projects led by others. Strategic resource to other groups within PGE.
What you bring
bachelor's degree
environmental science
10+ years
driver's license
analytical
problem solving
- Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
- Daily driving/traveling/commuting within service territory
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
- Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
- Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
- Must have a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
- Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
- Ladders (over 10 rungs)
- Office computer applications
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
- Knowledge Sharing: Recognized in the industry as an expert within technical and policy area. Actively shares and promotes knowledge with PGE and industry. Mentors, encourages and involves other team members. Authors and presents technical papers to professional groups within the industry. Leadership in professional groups within the industry. Serves as spokesperson for PGE.
- Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
- Electric utility industry and technology knowledge trends
- Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
- Ability to work on-call schedule
- Typically ten or more years in environmental science related field.
- Demonstrates sound memory
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
- Written and oral communication
- Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying: Up to 50 lb
- Ability to follow accuracy standards
- Knowledge Sharing: Recognized within the company as having in-depth knowledge within technical and policy area. Actively supports knowledge management within technical area. Actively shares and promotes knowledge with other team members. Mentors and encourages less experienced colleagues. May author and present technical papers to professional groups. Participates in professional groups within the industry. May serve as spokesperson for PGE.
- Company QA/QC process and procedures
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
- Presentation and facilitation
- Professional registration/certification preferred; may be required based upon role.
- Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Ability to work a variable schedule
- Occasional driving/traveling/commuting outside the service territory
- Ability to work long hours
- Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
- Influence and persuasion
- Typically 15 or more years in environmental science related field.
- Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and Oregon air regulations that impact electric utility operations
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
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Company
Overview
1888 Founded
Company Establishment
The company traces its origins to 1888, marking the beginning of its historic journey in power generation and distribution.
$3.5B Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $3–3.5 billion in annual revenue, reflecting its substantial market presence.
> $200M Net Income
Financial Performance
The company consistently achieves net income exceeding $200 million, showcasing strong profitability.
50 Cities
Customer Reach
The company serves nearly a million retail customers across over 50 cities in Oregon.
- the company began transmitting long‑distance power from Willamette Falls in 1889, a pioneering effort in the region
- It operates a diversified fleet—hydro, natural gas, coal, wind and solar—alongside a sizable transmission and distribution network across Oregon
- Serving nearly a million retail customers in over 50 cities, it blends generation, wholesale trading, and regulated retail operations
- Typical projects include hydroelectric dams like T.W. Sullivan (still active from 1889), wind‑solar‑battery hybrids (e.g., Wheatridge), and transmission line expansions
- Unusual facts: it closed Oregon’s last in‑state coal plant early and built one of the first long‑distance AC transmission systems in the U.S.
- We care deeply about our customers, our communities, and our employees.
- We are committed to environmental sustainability and creating a clean energy future.
- We embrace innovation and use technology to drive positive change.
- We collaborate to achieve great outcomes and share a vision of success.
- We operate with integrity, safety, and respect for all.
- We hold ourselves accountable for delivering value to our customers and stakeholders.
Net zero by 2040
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2040.
80% renewable by 2030
Renewable Energy Expansion
Aiming to generate 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
40% reduction by 2020
Carbon Emission Cut
Achieved a 40% reduction in carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2020.
- Focusing on energy efficiency, carbon-free resources, and sustainable energy solutions.
- Investing in clean energy technology and electrification to accelerate decarbonization.
- Focused on building a culture of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
- Aim to increase the representation of women and minorities at all levels of the organization.
- Set goals for improving gender and ethnic diversity in leadership roles.
- Regularly conducts diversity and inclusion training and assessments.
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