Sr. Grid Edge Engineer, TE

SUMMARY

This is a limited duration role expectedto continuethrough December 2030

PGEs Transportation Electrification (TE) Engineering teamseeksa highly motivated candidate to support the development and implementation of TE programs and projects. This role focuses onadvancinginnovationprojects related toheavy-duty chargingmicrogridsmanaged chargingand vehicle-to-everything (V2X). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in EVs charging infrastructure and utility systems/infrastructure.Preferred experience includestest engineeringimplementingand using utility programs and systems knowledge of electric vehicle charging software anddemonstratedsuccess in project management and product development.

In this role you will be working oninnovationprojects related to heavy-duty charging microgridsmanaged chargingand vehicle-to-everything (V2X).Job duties mayinclude:

• Develop goals scope use cases and test plan for demonstrationsofgrid edge technologiesthatcan provide value to PGE and its customers

• Coordinate with internal and externalstakeholders toimplement demonstrations which may includeprocess mappingpublishingRFIs/RFPs contractingmarketingand customer engagement

• Develop evaluation criteria and procedure for site selection processand/orparticipationrequirements

• Oversee testing to achieve projectobjectives analyze data to quantify results and document learnings in a final report

As a SeniorGrid EdgeEngineer you willmaintainexpertiseinstate-of-the-artengineering practices and provide guidance on engineering processes and standards to colleagues. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of engineering principles and industry trends as well as exceptional organization and decision-making skills. This role offers the chance to shape the future of energy distribution through innovativetechnologydevelopment.Youllbe at the forefront of integratingnew technologiesand sustainable practices into PGEs infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering Standards: All Engineering-Maintainsexpertiseinstate-of-the-artengineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues whenrequested.

• Engineering Standards: Standards Engineer- Applies knowledge of transmission and design standards including overhead/underground distribution design construction practices and materials design tools techniques regulatory requirements and applicable state and federal codes; provides technical guidance and support to other engineers or third-party contractors.

• Engineering Production: All Engineering- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity.

• Engineering Production: Standards- Develops and provides quality assurance reviews of engineering solutions that meet technical requirements all applicable codes regulatory requirements and follow sound engineeringpractice. Analyzes and completes complex overhead or underground material and equipment specifications and studies providing data and recommendations technical matters to management; manages complex transmission and design projects. Creates new standards and work practices. Developsrevisesand implements underground material and equipment specifications leads standards review meetings and obtains input and technical data from various technical stakeholdersleadsdevelopment of complexstandardsand provides technical support and guidance to less experienced colleagues;determinesrequirements for T&D projects anddeterminesproject requirements and scope.

• Project Coordination: All Engineering- Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects includingrepresentingthe team to interdepartmental and external (regulatory) stakeholders.

• Project Coordination: Standards- Plans develops and coordinates T&D standards projects with complex design construction operation maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs; providesaccuratecapital budget and job estimates. Considers supply chain impacts.

• Knowledge Sharing: All Engineering- 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.

• Knowledge Sharing: Standards- Develops training content onnew designstandards; trains designers fieldtechniciansand less experienced colleagues on new T&D standards; provides technical training to department and company through internal training program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• Requires a bachelors degree in engineering or related field. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.

Experience

• Typicallyfive or more years in engineering technical program managementorotherrelated field

• Preferred:

• Experiencewith distributed energy resources (DERs)likeelectric vehicles battery energy storage solar or utility meters

• Experience testingnew technologyina lab or inthe field or otherfirst-of-its-kind projects

• Experienceworking withutilityoperations ordistribution system design/planning

• Experience leading internal and customer-facing written and oral communication

• Experience leading projects and project management best practices

• Experience building new processes and programs with engineering best practices/principles

Certifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensestronglypreferred; may bebased upon role.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES)

Functional Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of engineering and economicprinciplesand concepts.

• Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

• Advanced understanding and application of engineering processes and procedures; working knowledge of other related departments and functions.

• Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.

• Advanced knowledge of company QA/QCprocessand procedures.

• Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility.

• Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration.

• Advanced knowledge of process procedures for project controls and estimates.

• Intermediate knowledge ofinitiatingelectrical improvements and corrective actions for transmission and distribution.

• Intermediate knowledge of physical electrical and control and protection transmission and distribution design

• Advanced ability to reviewevaluateand analyze technical informationpoliciesand reports.

General Competencies

• Advanced accuracy skills.

• Intermediate knowledge of the utility industry.

• Advanced organization and prioritization skills.

• Advanced decision-making skills.

• Intermediate written and oral communication skills.

• Advanced individual and group presentation skills.

PHYSICAL COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• Does the job require a valid drivers license - Yes

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling (checkappropriate weight): Up to 10lb

• Carrying (checkappropriate weight): Up to 10lb

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e. moving equipment boats); check all that apply:

• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over roughunevenor rocky surfaces)

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to adhere to set response timesdeadlinesand time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to followaccuracystandards

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to communicate andproblem solvewhen under stress

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

• Ability to accept anddemonstrateself-awareness when provided constructive feedback

• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

• Ability to successfully collaborate with peersmanagersand others within the organization

• Demonstrates sound memory

• Ability to processnew informationto be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

• Ability to work long hours

• Ability to work a variable schedule

• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular reliable predictable full-time attendance

• Ability to work shift schedule

• Ability to work on-call schedule

Environment

• Office environment

• Field environment