Portland General Electric
Vertically integrated Oregon electric utility generating, transmitting and distributing power using diverse resources.
Principal / Senior Operations Transmission Engineer
Provide engineering support for real-time transmission operations and system reliability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Grid Operations Transmission Engineer supports real‑time dispatch of reliability and market operations, conducts power‑system analysis, and maintains the electric network model in the Energy Management System. The role also provides engineering assistance for transmission, balancing authority, and energy‑imbalance market activities, and can act as a backup during transmission emergencies and severe weather events. • Perform power system analysis and maintain the network model in the Energy Management System. • Provide engineering support for real‑time dispatch, transmission, balancing authority, and energy imbalance market operations. • Act as backup for real‑time operations and emergency response during transmission emergencies and extreme weather. • Ensure compliance with NERC/WECC reliability standards and support WECC audit processes. • Develop and manage Total Transfer Capability (TTC) and System Operating Limits (SOL) for transmission paths. • Conduct current‑day, next‑day, and seasonal transmission studies and coordinate outage restoration. • Perform quality assurance on WECC data and coordinate with BPA, PACW, and reliability coordinator. • Coordinate seasonal study results, real‑time operating limits, and path‑flow ratings. • Serve as liaison for Grid Operations, external conferences, and industry working groups. • Mentor peers, develop new tools and processes, and support long‑term transmission strategy initiatives. • Work variable and on‑call schedules, including long hours and periods of severe inclement weather.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power analysis
- ▸network modeling
- ▸real-time dispatch
- ▸ttc management
- ▸transmission studies
- ▸nerc compliance
What You Bring
Two career levels are open: P3 (Career Professional) requires deep knowledge, independent problem‑solving, and typically five or more years of engineering experience; P4 (Specialist Professional) demands specialized expertise, broader perspective, and generally eight or more years of experience, with potential leadership of functional teams. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering; PE license strongly preferred; able to obtain NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification. • Possess 5+ years of engineering experience for P3 or 8+ years for P4 positions. • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of power‑flow software, protection schemes, FERC, NERC, and WECC standards. • Exhibit strong analytical, problem‑solving, written and oral communication, and presentation skills. • Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 10 lb, traveling within service territory, and performing computer‑based tasks throughout the shift.
Requirements
- ▸bachelors
- ▸pe license
- ▸power‑flow
- ▸nerc
- ▸5+ yrs
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $99,975 to $197,375, plus performance‑based incentives, and the total rewards package supports well‑being and professional development. PGE emphasizes equity, inclusion, and accommodation for applicants who need assistance during the hiring process. PGE is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, offering a supportive environment where employees can thrive while contributing to a reliable, affordable, and clean energy future.
Work Environment
Hybrid