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. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer
Summary
As a Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer you will design, develop, install, manage and/or maintain equipment used to control and monitor the systems and equipment that control the grid. You will develop functional testing plans and assist technicians with implementation of control systems. You will also be responsible to ensures these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably, and safely. Additionally, you will:
Plan, coordinate and execute the testing and quality assurance of SCADA and control systems used in power utility substations and distribution systems.
Develop functional test plans and support testing and construction crews during implementation.
Develop maintenance policies and procedures to ensure the availability of clear, concise, and real-time operational field information for System Control Center dispatch functions.
Specification and Configuration of a variety of vendor equipment including, but not limited to:
Programmable Logic Controllers
Remote Terminal Units (RTU's)
Transducers and Meters
Communication Processors
Gateway devices
Electronic Relays used for power system protection
Major Equipment (Breaker, Transformer, Bushing etc.) monitoring devices
Network equipment including Ethernet switches, routers, terminal servers etc.
Human Machine Interface programs and Hardware.
Modems, media converters, radios, and other communication devices.
*This position is posted with Senior level requirements. See determining qualifications below for other level considerations.
Responsibilities
Engineering Standards: Control Systems Provides expertise and application guidance on data, process control, communications, and regulatory standards, including Telecommunications Industry Association (serial communications, ethernet), International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and applicable regulatory requirements.
Engineering Standards: T&D Testing Ensures QA activities are well documented, identifies and implements improvements and ensures proper document control to meet NERC reliability audit requirements.
Production: Control Systems Develops procedures and job aids for design, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the system.
Production: T&D Testing Performs QA activities for medium to large projects. Develops and enhances QA procedures and policies to ensure system availability and reliability. Reviews work performed by other engineers.
Project Coordination: T&D Testing Coordinates complex projects with project managers, construction engineers and field technicians to complete commissioning work. Supports construction crews on complex design and construction issues (e.g., constructability reviews, design philosophy, design additions or changes during construction, equipment integration); supports overall project management (construction engineer and crews) with scope changes. Drives end-to-end testing of control system by coordinating project engineers, construction engineers, field crews, technicians, and System Control Center Support engineers.
Knowledge Sharing: Control Systems Function Trains junior engineers and technicians.
Knowledge Sharing: T&D Testing Identifies training and testing requirements for new and complex control systems; delivers technical training to substation wiremen and technicians and supports meter/relay/SCADA technicians with a wide range of design issues and changing technologies.
Qualifications
Required, Senior Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer level:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.
Experience Five or more years in related field or four or more years in related field with PE license.
Valid Driver's License required
Required, Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer:
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.
Experience Two or more years in related field
Valid Driver's License required
Preferred:
Experience commissioning substation control or industrial automation equipment is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of various devices used for industrial control systems (PLC, Transducers, I/O devices)
Thorough knowledge of various major equipment monitoring devices and associated communication and configuration programs
Basic understanding of electric utility substation protection and control systems
Basic familiarity with substation equipment and operating mechanisms
Thorough ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex logic programming issues, network issues, device malfunction etc.
Thorough ability to troubleshoot SCADA protocol and SCADA network related issues
Thorough ability to read schematic and wiring diagrams
Working ability to validate data collected by the integration systems
Working ability to develop logic using ladder logic programming and IEC61131-3 standards
Thorough knowledge of communication and networking standards such as TIA/EIA RS-232 & RS-485, Fiber Optic and Ethernet
Thorough knowledge of SCADA protocols DNP 3.0, Modbus (Serial and TCP/IP), Modbus Plus, and L&G 8979
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networks, subnets and routing and management tools such as SNTP, NTP, PPTP and SNMP
Working knowledge of Network design (TCI/IP and Modbus Plus) and OSI Layers
Basic understanding of scripting languages (Java, VB, Python etc.)
Advanced knowledge of electrical utility infrastructure construction and testing practices.
Advanced knowledge of control and instrumentation concepts, practices, and procedures.
#LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid
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.
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
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.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
April 19, 2026Top Skills
What We Do
For more than 125 years, we’ve been powering our community and helping connect Oregonians to what matters most to them. Today, we’re focused on delivering energy that is safe, clean, reliable, affordable and secure. Our world and our industry are faced with new and exciting challenges driven by evolving technology, changing customer expectations and a shared desire for a cleaner energy future. Every day, we take new steps that get us closer to the energy transformation we want to see in Oregon. Why does this mission matter so much to the people who work at PGE? Because we live here, too.
