Design Project Manager - Joint Use Construction

Portland General Electric

Tualatin, Oregon

Full Time

Posted September 23, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

Job Function Provides transmission and distribution communication licensee project management expertise with construction designs and customer connections.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare complete cost estimates for licensee’s using current estimating resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, easements, permits, service / NESC requirements and estimating tool.
Inspect PGE poles and make sure PGE and Licensees are compliant with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Verify Communication companies maintain NESC clearances for new attachments.
Run Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) on poles in the field to assure they pass PGE standards.
Create both non-design and design work orders to modify poles as needed to get the pole to pass PLA / meet NESC code / PGE standards.
Work with communication companies to come up with innovative resolutions to fit both parties’ needs.
Project Management Manages multiple projects.
Prepare complete cost estimates for licensee’s using current estimating resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, easements, permits, service / NESC requirements. Inspect PGE poles and make sure PGE and Licensees are compliant with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
Verify Communication companies maintain NESC clearances for new attachments.
Run Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) on poles in the field to assure they pass our standards.
Create both non-design and design work orders to modify poles as needed in order to get the pole to pass PLA / meet NESC code / PGE standards.
Work with communication companies to come up with innovative resolutions to fit both party's needs.
Responsible for design decisions that reflect a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable transmission and distribution system.
Project Execution Accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other PGE departments to fulfill project requirements; generally, works independently but receives some direct supervision. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.
Customer Care Serves as the primary point of contact on all assigned projects from first contact to final closing; consults with customers to identify requirements and translates them into design and service connection solutions consistent with tariff, company standards, requirements and applicable codes.
Leadership and Consultation Responds to questions from stakeholders; may provide information to newer team members.

Requirements

Functional Competencies
Working knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
Basic knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.
Working knowledge of PGE’s electrical system.
Working knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices. Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.
Working ability to apply engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.
Working ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.
Working ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.
Working ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment with internal customers.
General Competencies
Working analytical thinking skills.
Basic business acumen.
Basic creativity and innovation skills.
Working decision-making skills.
Working focus on customer skills.
Working interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of the utility industry.
Working problem-solving skills.
Working written and oral communication skills.