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Staff Design Project Manager
Job Function
Provides transmission and distribution project management expertise for construction designs and customer connections. Serves as the primary liaison from first customer contact through final project closeout.
Position Information
Title: Staff Design Project Manager
Job Code: 6891
Grade: 7
Career Level: P3 - Career Professional
Position Summary
Requires in-depth professional knowledge and experience.
Applies best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products and services.
Solves complex problems using existing solutions from new perspectives.
Works independently with minimal guidance.
Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Manage multiple transmission and distribution projects of increasing complexity.
Oversee projects including:
Underground conversion for wildfire mitigation
Streetlighting
Residential developments
Commercial developments
Industrial developments
System maintenance
Capacity additions
Major budgeted projects
Road widening projects
Deliver timely, reliable, cost-effective, and constructible designs that meet customer connection requirements.
Design Production
Conduct complex technical analyses.
Prepare or oversee complete engineering and construction designs utilizing:
Design software
Engineering drawings
Material lists
Design specifications
Material specifications
Corporate accounting requirements
Cost estimates
Easements
Permits
Service requirements
Line-extension agreements
Make design decisions that ensure a transmission and distribution system that is:
Cost-effective
Reliable
Safe
Constructible
Maintainable
Project Execution
Ensure all project process steps are completed successfully.
Balance multiple priorities while meeting project schedules and customer expectations.
Coordinate work across internal departments.
Interpret project requirements and facilitate execution.
Frequently serve as a lead and mentor for project team members.
Ensure compliance with:
Company tariffs
Design standards
National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
Applicable federal, state, and local codes
Customer Care
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Consult with customers to identify project requirements.
Develop design and service connection solutions that align with:
Company standards
Tariffs
Applicable codes
Customer needs
Leadership & Consultation
Serve as a departmental subject matter expert.
Provide training and mentoring to team members.
Assist with escalated technical and project issues.
Share expertise to improve department performance and consistency.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following (or equivalent experience):
Engineering Technology
Computer-Assisted Design (CAD)
Related technical field
Experience
Typically 5+ years of experience in:
Utility operations
Electrical distribution
Engineering design
Project management
Related field
Functional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Utility & Technical Knowledge
Intermediate knowledge of:
Company standards and tariffs
Company policies
Applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
Engineering concepts and principles
Electrical transmission and distribution systems
Transmission and distribution standards and practices
National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Technical Systems
Working knowledge of:
Structural analysis software
Electrical analysis software
Work management systems
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Computer-aided design tools
Engineering & Design
Ability to:
Apply engineering and design principles
Interpret industry standards
Apply governing electrical codes
Produce accurate construction designs
Project Management
Working ability to:
Plan and execute multiple concurrent projects
Organize competing priorities
Manage changing schedules and timelines
Coordinate projects throughout the customer connection process
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
General Competencies
Analytical thinking
Business acumen
Creativity and innovation
Decision-making
Customer focus (Advanced)
Interpersonal effectiveness
Utility industry knowledge
Problem solving
Written communication
Oral communication
Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level: Substantial
Requires consistent use of logical and analytical thinking to:
Define complex problems
Collect and analyze information
Establish facts
Draw sound conclusions
Make informed decisions
Examples include engineering, plant management, and HR leadership roles.
Cognitive Abilities
Must demonstrate the ability to:
Meet response times and deadlines
Maintain a high level of accuracy
Follow through on decisions and commitments
Collaborate effectively within teams
Communicate and solve problems under pressure
Adapt to frequent organizational and project changes
Receive and apply constructive feedback
Demonstrate accountability for improvement
Apply lessons learned to future work
Build productive working relationships
Retain and apply new information consistently
Schedule & Attendance Requirements
Ability to:
Work extended hours as business needs require
Report to work during severe weather or emergency events
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):
Office
Plant
Field
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .
Join us today and power your potential!
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PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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July 20, 2026
