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Control Systems Plant Engineer
Portland General Electric
Design, implement, and secure plant control and OT systems for power generation.
8d ago
$84,450 - $166,625
Expert & Leadership (13+ 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
control design
plc programming
scada integration
cybersecurity
project coordination
commissioning support
- Designs, develops, installs, manages and/or maintains equipment used to control and monitor systems, equipment and processes. Ensures these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably and safely.
- Production: Designs, installs and maintains generation plant control systems, instrumentation and other related equipment and machinery [(e.g., programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), interfaces to variable-speed drives and SCADA/EMS devices]. Identifies and resolves routine DCS network problems following company standards and procedures.
- Identify control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE, and NEC standards
- Project Coordination: Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders.
- Trains junior engineers and technicians.
- Engineering Standards: Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues as requested.
- Diagnose problems and interact with teams, internal clients and vendors
- Create and design control system logic, Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, GE, Emerson), HMI / SCADAs (FactoryTalk, GE, Emerson), DCS (Emerson)
- Support and Coordinate commissioning activities on new projects and upgrades
- Identifies training and testing requirements for new and complex control systems; provides guidance to other engineers, plant technicians, draftsmen, designers and less experienced colleagues on new systems, applications and cybersecurity network standard
- Actively coordinates with dispatchers and operators to develop situational awareness tools; coordinates with automation, distribution and neighboring utilities to maintain accurate data operational systems and applications; coordinates with field technicians and automation testing engineers in Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) testing work; provides operational support for dispatchers and operators.
- Engineering Production: Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity.
- Configure Security Applications for Logging and Monitoring, Backup & Recovery, Anti-virus and Patching
- Knowledge Sharing: Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource-management strategy.
- Project Coordination: Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.
- Manage site start-up support for control systems
- Communicates new design standards to plant technicians, draftsmen, designers and less experienced colleagues; reviews designs to ensure they meet standards and makes corrections as needed.
- Provides advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
- Provides complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind and thermal plants; contributes to capital budget and job estimates.
- Installation and Configuration of Computer Hardware -Windows Servers, Virtualization Clusters, Firewalls, Routers
- Performs advanced configuration of EMS system and data historian; develops new EMS and Data Historian displays as needed for various projects.
- Designs, develops and manages generation plant control systems, instrumentation and other related equipment and machinery; reviews work of other engineers.
- Production: Control Systems Cyber Security  Function Design, implement, and maintain security controls for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and other operational technology environments, Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on OT networks and systems, Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards specific to OT environments, Monitor OT networks for security events and respond to incidents according to established protocols, Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure appropriate segmentation between IT and OT networks, Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, NIST, and other relevant regulatory standards, Evaluate and recommend security technologies specific to industrial control systems.
- Plans, develops and coordinates projects with complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind and thermal plants; provides accurate capital budget and job estimates.
- Designs, develops, implements, and maintains security controls for operational technology (OT) systems used to control and monitor critical infrastructure, equipment, and processes. Ensures these industrial control systems and SCADA environments operate efficiently, reliably, and safely while protected from cyber threats.
- Production: Control Systems Function Develops procedures and job aids for design, configuration, operation and maintenance of the system.
- Manage site construction and installation of projects
- Creates and maintains plant control system DCS network plans.
- Engineering Production: - Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller production teams.
What you bring
network security
control software
qa/qc
procurement
pe license
project controls
- Knowledge Sharing: Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required.
- Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
- Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
- Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
- Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
- Advanced knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures; working knowledge of other related departments and functions.
- Computer Network Architecture and Network Security Configuration
- Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.
- Advanced knowledge of control and instrumentation concepts, practices and procedures.
- Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
- Configure control software and hardware applications
- Ability to follow accuracy standards
- Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
- Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
- Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
- Engineering Standards: - Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects.
- Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
- Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
- Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
- Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
- Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory
- Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
- Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility.
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
- Senior level p3: Typically five or more years in related field or four or more years in related field with PE license.
- Intermediate level, p2: typically two or more years in related field.
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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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