Director, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental (Hydro)
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp
POWER YOUR GREATNESS
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.
General Purpose
Manages turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects at 36 hydroelectric plants in scenic locations across seven western states, having a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources.
Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Typically supervises Manager-level employees.
Responsibilities
Direct projects that support hydroelectric operations. Oversee hydroelectric turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects.
Apply engineering and environmental principles to support the Company's operations, including facilities technical studies, planning, and implementing capital projects.
Assist with development and implementation of annual asset investment plan including capital and maintenance expenditure options and serviceability reviews.
Prepare expert testimony for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.
Lead data responses and correspondence with PUCs on Asset Management issues.
Ensure assets are supported with internal and external technical resources, and manage issues associated with operations, asset performance and environmental compliance.
Responsible for daily communication of expectations, coaching employees, providing ongoing feedback, and working collaboratively with other departments.
Facilitate change, develop others, foster continuous improvement and drive for compliance to a developed standard.
Promote activities that have an overall asset level perspective.
Assess industry practices as well as local factors that have a direct impact on performance both physical and financial.
Ensure that the best technical processes and engineering practices are applied across the generation.
Oversee process centered transition activities and special projects.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, or local regulations.
Recommend and implement action plans for achieving objectives.
Select, coach, and develop employees.
Review and evaluate employee performance and prepare annual reviews.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of ten years experience in plant operations, maintenance, engineering or a related field.
A minimum of five years experience in people or functional management. [WS1.1]
Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees.
Knowledge of Company's strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices.
Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, Title V, etc) and applicable codes such as ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and federal agency hydropower engineering standards.
Familiarity with FERC hydropower regulatory requirements and US Department of Energy hydroelectric incentive programs.
Knowledge and experience in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical generation facilities.
Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation applications and SAP.
Preferences
Advanced Degree.
Experience in budget preparation, analysis and cost tracking.
Experience with precision maintenance, predictive maintenance, process centered organizations, project management, contract administration and work planning and scheduling.
Benefits
At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle
Our benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee @type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Additional Information
Req Id: 114634
Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25
Primary Location: PORTLAND 100% ONSITE This role requires 10-25% travel, including periodic overnight stays within our service territory.
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 - $185,510
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
