Real-Time Distribution Systems Engineer

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.

Requirements

• Maintain PGE’s as-operated distribution system model in our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS).
• Refine and support advanced distribution applications including: Distribution Power Flow (DPF) Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) Load forecasting tools
• Review system configurations, switching procedures, and planned outages for engineering soundness and reliability.
• Provide real-time technical support to Distribution System Operators during outages and abnormal events.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, field crews, and customer managers to ensure modeling reflects real-world conditions.
• Act as technical lead or SME on complex real-time switching sequences, system protection issues, and voltage regulation strategies.
• Lead or support grid automation and system modeling projects to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as engineering SME for large or staged construction projects, coordinating modeling and energization steps.
• Resolve configuration anomalies in ADMS and OMS through engineering review and stakeholder collaboration.
• Guide improvement efforts across power flow calculations, automation logic, and operational strategy.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements