Mechanical Designer, Power Plants - Portland, OR

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its 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 promot ...

Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its 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.

Job Overview

Power Supply Engineering Services (PSES) provides quality engineering solutions and analyses to maintain safe, reliable and cost-effective operations of PGE generation assets. The Engineering Design Support group provides electrical, mechanical, and civil design expertise and support services to Engineering and Plant Personnel. The group develops and maintains engineering drawings and models to support operations, maintenance, physical security, environmental, licensing, and regulatory functions.

As a Mechanical Plant Designer, you will be supporting PGE's generation facilities (wind, hydro, thermal). Your work will include new capital projects as well as verifying and updating drawings for existing systems. You need a working knowledge of industrial pipe system design and P&IDs for various industrial systems. Knowledge in Autodesk Plant 3D or BIM design software needed. This role will require travel to various generation facilities.

This position is open to both Grade 5 (EXP1 – Entry) and Grade 6 (P2 – Intermediate) levels. The level will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience and demonstrated skills.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities – Grade 5 / EXP1 (Entry)

• Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression
  
  Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts
  
  Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
  
  Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others
• Design Work Provides professional-level mechanical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro and wind power plants ; assists engineers in routine engineering designs; assists in designing and laying out simple systems to meet basic engineering criteria; assists in determining materials to be used for design.
• Design Practices and Technology Applies sound design practices and guidelines and uses current design technology resources for routine projects; provides drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software; assists in making drawing modifications using a drawing management system and procedures. Converts routine engineering designs, criteria and data into drawings and sketches; ensures design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed.
• As-Built Packages Creates, processes and checks as-built packages for routine projects; assists in researching and resolving technical documentation inaccuracies and discrepancies; participates in as-built walkdown for final documentation; assists in tracking and monitoring annual as-built activities; provides status reports.
• Engineering Principles, Codes and Standards Ensures design solutions meet engineering principles; technical, regulatory and contractual requirements; industry codes; and company standards.
• On-Site Support and Field Investigations Provides on-site construction support for routine projects; prepares field reports; develops/updates drawings to guide construction personnel; assists engineers with drawing redlines; assists with plant system troubleshooting and turnover.
• General Project Support Assists in procuring materials and basic equipment that meet project requirements; assists in maintaining a work management system to monitor design progress, contributing to project schedule development and updates and informing engineer of project status and concerns.

Responsibilities – Grade 6 / P2 (Intermediate)

• Design Work Provides professional-level mechanical design knowledge and on-site support at thermal, hydro and wind power plants assists engineers in moderately complex engineering designs; designs and lays out simple systems to meet basic engineering criteria; determines materials to be used for design.
• Design Practices and Technology Applies sound design practices and guidelines and uses current design technology resources for moderately complex projects; provides drafting for design and as-built projects using AutoCAD and other software; controls drawing modifications using a drawing management system and procedures.
• Design Drawings Converts moderately complex engineering designs, criteria and data into drawings and sketches; ensures design concepts and details are accurately and clearly conveyed.
• As-Built Packages Creates, processes and checks as-built packages for moderately complex projects; researches and resolves technical documentation inaccuracies and discrepancies; conducts as-built walkdown for final documentation; tracks and monitors annual as-built activities; provides status reports.
• Engineering Principles, Codes and Standards Ensures design solutions meet engineering principles; technical, regulatory and contractual requirements; industry codes; and company standards.
• On-Site Support and Field Investigations Provides on-site construction support for moderately complex projects; prepares field reports; develops/updates drawings to guide construction personnel; assists engineers with drawing redlines; assists with plant system troubleshooting and turnover.
• General Project Support Procures materials and basic equipment that meet project requirements; maintains a work management system to monitor design progress; contributes to project schedule development and updates; informs engineer of project status and concerns.

Education / Experience / Certifications

Grade 5 / EXP1 (Entry)

• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience Typically two or fewer years in mechanical design, drafting or related field.

Grade 6 / P2 (Intermediate)

• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience Typically two or more years in mechanical design, drafting or related field.

Functional Competencies

For roles posted at both levels, proficiency will be assessed based on level.

• Basic/Working knowledge of engineering concepts/proposals and plant requirements and skills in translating those into sound detailed design solutions
• Basic/Working knowledge of industrial practices, and mechanical systems and subsystems
• Basic/Working skills in resolving complex design problems and integrating new design technology into outdated plant systems
• Basic/Working skills in using a drawing management system, Vault, Projectwise or similar DMS software
• Basic/Working knowledge of material selection, application and procurement for design projects
• Basic/Working computer skills using drafting applications (e.g., Autodesk products)

General Competencies

• Basic/Working analytical thinking skills
• Basic/Working decision-making skills
• Basic/Working interpersonal skills
• Basic/Working organization and prioritization skills
• Basic/Working problem-solving skills
• Basic/Working written and oral communication skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands

The following requirements apply to both P-levels of this position.

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 and Attendance

established start/stop time]

• Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]
• 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]

Physical Capabilities

• Does the job require a valid driver's license?
• Yes
• Driving/travel/commute
• Daily within service territory
• 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 (check appropriate weight):
• Up to 10 lb
• Carrying (check appropriate weight):
• Up to 10 lb
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:
• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
• Stairs (over 10 steps)
• Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment

• Office environment
• Plant environment
• Field environment

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Compensation Range:

$61, $123,875.00

Actual 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

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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 Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting

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March 12, 2026