Fire Protection Engineer - Career to Lead Senior

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Industry: Energy and Utilities Job Ref Code: 080372 PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy.General PurposeDevelops engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Company’s fire protection equipment and systems throughout the generation fleet. Responsibilities for this position include the following:  Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support Company objectives, utilizing engineering methods. Develop highly complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.  Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results. Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor associate and career level engineers, technicians and drafters. 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. Analyze and design engineering methods. Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives.Requirements for this position include the following:  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five or more years of directly related experience in industrial power systems or electric utility power systems. Demonstrated knowledge and application of principles in area of engineering specialty. Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments. Understanding of Company’s business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.  Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness. Demonstrated communication 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. Thorough knowledge of fire protection engineering, concepts and practical application.  Must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of the unit form building code, life safety code and uniform fire code as it related to coal fired electrical generating units. Will consider candidates with less than five years of experience; compensation will be commensurate with appropriate grade level.