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Senior Area Transmission Plannerlocation: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp Power Your GreatnessPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.General PurposeJoin our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our transmission system! In this role, you'll apply advanced engineering expertise to support system compliance with NERC and WECC reliability standards, while developing and executing complex studies, designs, and performance evaluations across the full lifecycle of transmission and generation facilities from planning and design through construction, operation, and maintenance.Responsibilities for Planner Levels:Design, develop, modify, and evaluate main grid transmission systems, processes, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods to demonstrate compliance with NERC/WECC reliability standards.Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments to the main grid.Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level planners, engineers, technicians and drafters. Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs. Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work. Maintain project timeliness and budgets.Participate in the development of new WECC/NERC standards to influence the successful implementation of clear/concise standards that support improved reliability for the electric system.Coordinate with neighboring utilities on planning studies for interconnected transmission and generation facilities.Prepare the annual screening studies for NERC compliance. Perform main grid power flow stability studies. Additional Responsibilities for Planner II:Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments to the main grid.Requirements for Planner Levels:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.A minimum of five or more years of directly related experience in transmission modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, the National Electric Codes, and NERC and WECC reliability standards.Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calm.Demonstrated communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.Proficient with the use of personal computers including automated tools and software applications including power flow and dynamic analysis, data base management (PI), Visio, Microsoft Office Suite including Access, and use of EMS or SCADA. Additional Requirements for Planner II:A minimum of eight or more years of directly related experience in transmission modeling, transmission system engineering and/or transmission system planning.Advanced technical degree or professional engineer (PE) required.PreferencesProfessional Engineer (PE) certificationPower Option (particularly Power System Analysis)Advanced DegreeAdditional InformationReq Id: 114652Company Code: PacifiCorp Location: PORTLAND, ORDepartment: Power DeliverySchedule: Full Time, 100% onsiteHiring Range: $102,000 - $161,370 This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00%. Position will be filled at the level that commensurates with the successful candidate's applicable skills and experien