PRODUCTION COST MODELING ENGINEER

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Summary

The Transmission Development, Policy & Contracts (TDP&C) department is responsible for advocating and representing PGE in regional transmission forums, committees, and workgroups.  The team is also responsible for OASIS administration and OATT contract development, including interconnections.  TDP&C is also responsible for maintaining compliance with the OATT.

This position will stand up new functionality for the group in support of market operations and regional transmission development. The complexity of the changing transmission grid requires new, more comprehensive transmission analyses. This new paradigm requires robust regional partner and stakeholder collaboration and engagement and an unprecedented level of transparency to plan the transmission system. It is important for PGE to use production cost modeling analysis to ensure we are making the right decisions and investments for our customers.

About the role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Cost Modeling Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will implement strategic transmission goals, including supporting Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) and Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) activities.  You will also be supporting a more robust transmission analysis for our Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), supporting financial analysis for regional transmission investments, and enabling more expansive west-wide analysis that will strengthen PGE’s advocacy efforts with regional peers (e.g., BPA, etc.). This position will also help ensure compliance with FERC Order 1920.

Key Job Information

Production Cost Modeling Engineer 7298

Grade 6
Career Level: P2

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects. Applies engineering theories and concepts to enhance knowledge of the Western Interconnection; intermediate knowledge of FERC tariff processes and NERC standards. Participates in evaluation of regional transmission opportunities using production cost modeling software. Participates in economic modeling in support of FERC Long-Term Transmission Planning compliance. Participates in scenario analyses based on input of stakeholders. Participates in analysis for transmission for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Performs 8760 analyses for system optimization (batteries, load pattern changes, curtailable load analysis, etc.) Participate in market simulations for existing and future market constructs. May participate in industry forums, workgroups, and/or committees on production cost modeling and economic analysis.
• Engineering Production Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller production teams.
• Project Coordination Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.
• Knowledge Sharing Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. ABET- accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
• Experience Typically two or more years in engineering. Intermediate knowledge of transmission planning.
• Certifications, Licenses and Training Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines, policies, and procedures; and intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Working knowledge of performing production cost modeling on the transmission system to identify benefits for a project, program, and/or market.
• Intermediate knowledge in calculating electrical system
• parameters and transmission system modeling.
• Intermediate ability to review, evaluate and analyze technical information, policies and reports.
• Working knowledge of PGE and western U.S loads, generation, state Renewable Portfolio Standard targets and transmission links.
• Working knowledge of fundamental electricity supply and demand drivers, energy market dynamics and risk and valuation techniques for evaluating resource alternatives.
• Working knowledge of resource strategy concepts and considerations to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for resource acquisition.
• Working knowledge of electric market modeling and forecasting tools.
• Working knowledge of applicable statutes, policies, rules, regulations and codes.
• Working skills with programming languages used in department.
• Working skills in building relationships and influencing others
• Working skills in predictive modeling and analytics and in using forecasting tools

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

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 adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
• 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
• Ability to work shift schedule
• Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

☒   Does the job require a valid driver’s license?

☒   Yes

☒   Driving/travel/commute

☒   Daily within service territory

☒   Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

☒   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)

☒   Confined spaces

☒   Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

☒   Stairs (over 10 steps)

☒   Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

☒   Office environment

☒   Plant environment

☒   Field environment

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. 

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Compensation Range:

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.

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