Portland General Electric
Senior DPM - Design Lead - Wildfire Mitigation Program
Portland General Electric, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. It's core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Are you passionate about making a positive impact on wildfire risk mitigation? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Design Project Manager to spearhead the design efforts for large capital projects focused on reducing wildfire risks. This critical role will involve overseeing contractors responsible for detailed designs, including covered wire installations and proactive undergrounding initiatives.As a Lead Design Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all design submittals align with PGE's standards and preferences. Your expertise will be vital in providing daily guidance and resolving complex design challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.What you'll do:Lead and manage the design efforts for contractors on large capital projects aimed at mitigating wildfire risk.Oversee detailed design reviews, ensuring adherence to PGE's standards and best practices.Provide daily direction and problem-solving for complex design challenges.Serve as the primary liaison from project initiation to final closure, managing customer connections and construction designs.Offer specialized expertise in transmission and distribution project management, delivering innovative solutions to complex problems.Work independently, with guidance in only the most challenging situations, and may lead functional teams or projects.What you bring:Extensive experience in transmission and distribution project management, particularly in wildfire risk mitigation or related fields.Proven ability to solve complex problems with a broad perspective, identifying innovative and effective solutions.Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams or large-scale projects.In-depth knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including contractors, customers, and internal teams.QualificationsRequired:Education:
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience:
Typically eight or more years in utility operations or a related field.Valid Driver's License required.Preferred:Experience with large undergrounding projects.Experience with working with consultants on design projects.Advanced knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.Advanced knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.Advanced knowledge of PGE's electrical system.Intermediate knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices.Intermediate knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).Basic knowledge of PGE's organization, finance, budget, human resources and administrative procedures.Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.Advanced ability to apply complex engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.Intermediate ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.Intermediate ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.Intermediate ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment with internal customers.Physical and Cognitive Demands:Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.Ability to follow accuracy standards.Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.Ability to accept and demonstrate self-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 peers, managers and others within the organization.Demonstrates sound memory.Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.Schedule/Attendance: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.Physical Capabilities:Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory.Computer use: Regular use for entire work shift.Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs.Carrying: Up to 10lbs.Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:Office.Plant.Field.PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.Compensation Range:
$104,325.00 - $173,875.00Actual total compensation, including a performance-based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.September 8, 2024
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In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Are you passionate about making a positive impact on wildfire risk mitigation? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Design Project Manager to spearhead the design efforts for large capital projects focused on reducing wildfire risks. This critical role will involve overseeing contractors responsible for detailed designs, including covered wire installations and proactive undergrounding initiatives.As a Lead Design Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all design submittals align with PGE's standards and preferences. Your expertise will be vital in providing daily guidance and resolving complex design challenges that arise throughout the project lifecycle.What you'll do:Lead and manage the design efforts for contractors on large capital projects aimed at mitigating wildfire risk.Oversee detailed design reviews, ensuring adherence to PGE's standards and best practices.Provide daily direction and problem-solving for complex design challenges.Serve as the primary liaison from project initiation to final closure, managing customer connections and construction designs.Offer specialized expertise in transmission and distribution project management, delivering innovative solutions to complex problems.Work independently, with guidance in only the most challenging situations, and may lead functional teams or projects.What you bring:Extensive experience in transmission and distribution project management, particularly in wildfire risk mitigation or related fields.Proven ability to solve complex problems with a broad perspective, identifying innovative and effective solutions.Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams or large-scale projects.In-depth knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including contractors, customers, and internal teams.QualificationsRequired:Education:
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience:
Typically eight or more years in utility operations or a related field.Valid Driver's License required.Preferred:Experience with large undergrounding projects.Experience with working with consultants on design projects.Advanced knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.Advanced knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.Advanced knowledge of PGE's electrical system.Intermediate knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices.Intermediate knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).Basic knowledge of PGE's organization, finance, budget, human resources and administrative procedures.Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.Advanced ability to apply complex engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.Intermediate ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.Intermediate ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.Intermediate ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment with internal customers.Physical and Cognitive Demands:Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks.Ability to follow accuracy standards.Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks.Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress.Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change.Ability to accept and demonstrate self-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 peers, managers and others within the organization.Demonstrates sound memory.Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks.Schedule/Attendance: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.Physical Capabilities:Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory.Computer use: Regular use for entire work shift.Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs.Carrying: Up to 10lbs.Environment - Indoor/Outdoor:Office.Plant.Field.PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.Compensation Range:
$104,325.00 - $173,875.00Actual total compensation, including a performance-based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.September 8, 2024
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