Job Summary

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing CRPUD's mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing safe, reliable power to our community and exceptional service to our internal and external customers. All employees are also expected to maintain a high level of trust, integrity, and ethical standards.

This is a supervisory position that provides project management support and assistance for the operation, maintenance, and construction of transmission, substation, and distribution system improvement projects; develops, maintains, upgrades, and operates a secure SCADA system; and develops and maintains a reliability-based predictive and preventative maintenance program for transmission, substation, and distribution equipment, including procedures and maintenance schedules.

How to Apply

There are four options four submitting the CRPUD Employment Application, Supplemental Questions for the System Engineer_Senior System Engineer position, and Veteran's Preference (as applicable):

• Complete the application process through our website at the application packet and email it to jobs@crpud.org;
• Download the application packet and fax it to (503) 366-6501; or
• Download the application packet and mail it to:
  Human Resources Department
  Columbia River PUD
  PO Box 1193
  St Helens, OR 97051

You may request an application packet by calling us at (503) 397-1844 or emailing us at jobs@crpud.org.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or five years' experience with demonstrated advanced Engineering knowledge in the electric utility field; or any combination of education, training, and on-the-job experience that provides an equivalent level or knowledge, skills, and training required to perform the job duties of this position effectively.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and the ability to operate various engineering software applications, including distribution analysis software, fuse coordination software, and work order system.
• Valid driver's license. Other driving-related requirements may apply depending on the nature and scope of responsibilities associated with driving on behalf of CRPUD.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with five years' experience in the electric utility field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power and 10 years' experience with demonstrated advanced Engineering knowledge in the electric utility field; or any combination of education, training, and on-the-job experience that provides an equivalent level of knowledge, skills, and training required to perform the job duties of this position effectively.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon.
• Proficient in protection settings for SEL relays; Milsoft analysis; substation design, construction, and testing; Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; and the ability to operate various engineering software applications, including distribution analysis software, fuse coordination software, and work order system.
• Valid driver's license. Other driving-related requirements may apply depending on the nature and scope of the responsibilities associated with driving on behalf of CRPUD.

• System Engineer: $46.22 – $65.92 per hour depending on qualifications
• System Engineer w/P.E.: $121,368 – $173,014 per year depending on qualifications
• Senior System Engineer: $136,365 – $194,438 per year depending on qualifications