Principal​/Senior Environmental Science Specialist

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.

Environmental Permitting Specialist (Senior Environmental Science Specialist / Principal Environmental Science Specialist)

This position advises and completes environmental permitting for a wide range of PGE projects, including those related to transmission, distribution, wetlands, and waterways. Permits encompass federal, state, and local environmental and land use requirements.

The Environmental Permitting Specialist provides expert research, analyses, and assessments for high-priority and complex PGE projects. The role develops and implements project work to ensure environmental regulatory obligations are fulfilled in a cost-effective manner and that environmental risks are effectively managed.

The successful candidate will have established knowledge of local and regional permitting and land use requirements and experience supporting utility planning, construction, and operations. Level and scope of responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and business needs.

Senior Senior Environmental Science Specialist-6195:
Grade 8

Principal Principal Environmental Science Specialist-6194:
Grade 9

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works independently, with guidance only in the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Recognized expert within the company. Anticipates internal and external business challenges, vendor and regulatory issues, and recommends strategic improvements. Solves unique and complex problems with broad business impact. Progression to this level is restricted based on business requirements.

Senior (P4):

• Performs all aspects of complex environmental assessments and technical analyses.
• Applies advanced analytical techniques and serves as lead technical specialist for medium-sized or moderately complex projects.
• Identifies project risks and advises leadership on mitigative or corrective solutions.
• May oversee project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinates and prepares regulatory and client deliverables.

Principal (P5):

• Provides specialized and strategic expertise in assigned technical area.
• Leads or oversees multiple studies of comprehensive scope or large, complex projects.
• Provides expert technical consultation across PGE.
• Oversees preparation of deliverables from prospect through completion.
• Recognized by external stakeholders as an expert in the field.

Senior (P4):

• Serves as team leader and coordinates work across internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicates client and agency interests and develops strategies to address concerns.
• May lead agency interactions and presentations.

Principal (P5):

• Oversees and leads client, agency, and stakeholder interactions and presentations.
• Resolves complex internal and external conflicts with strategic focus.
• Serves as senior consultant across multiple projects.
• Strategic resource to other PGE organizations.

Senior (P4):

• Evaluates and improves tools, processes, and systems.
• Benchmarks best practices and recommends enhancements.

Principal (P5):

• Strategizes and leads implementation of process and tool improvements.
• Serves as process owner and approves implementation of enhancements.
• Oversees program management activities.

Senior (P4):

• Recognized internally for…