Manager Distribution Operations Engineering

Portland General Electric

Beaverton, OR

Full Time

Posted October 15, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Utilities

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 16, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

This leadership position manages the Distribution Operations Engineering organization and is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership for engineering programs that support the safe, reliable, resilient, and efficient operation of Portland General Electric's electric distribution system.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Engineering Management Manages a team of operations engineering professionals in one or more of distribution operations, transmission operations, or power quality subfunctions responsible for coordinating with crews and other operations personnel to operate electric power distribution and transmission systems to meet power demands with adequate distribution of electricity. Performs system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of transmission and distribution systems. Provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.
Distribution Operations Management Manages the Distribution Operations subfunction providing distribution engineering support for capital and maintenance activities. Recommends improvements associated with design and construction of overhead and underground distribution facilities, standards, operations, materials and new technology. Designs, operates and maintains facilities with emphasis on high reliability and quality of service. Supports field operations, customer account management, OPUC liaisons and key stakeholder groups.
Financial Management Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.
Resourcing Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.
Professional Development Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Advanced understanding and application of engineering processes and procedures; working knowledge of other related departments and functions.
Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.
Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility.
Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
Advanced knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates.
Advanced knowledge of system protection design practices and application.
Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to the design and operation of the electrical distribution system.
Advanced skill designing overhead and underground distribution facilities including relevant civil and electrical subsystems.
Advanced knowledge of real-time and off-line power flow and power system analysis software applications.
Advanced knowledge of work management, asset management, GIS and outage management software applications.
Advanced knowledge of distribution protection schemes and device coordination principles.
Advanced analytical thinking skills.
Advanced decision-making skills.
Advanced knowledge of the utility industry.
Advanced organization and prioritization skills.
Intermediate organization management skills.
Intermediate resource management skills.
Advanced risk management skills.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Advanced ability to manage stakeholders.