Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager, California - Portland, Oregon

Pacific Power | Posted Jan 13, 2026
Apply full‑time, Portland, Entry (0-2 yrs)

Date: Jan 13, 2026
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: Pacifi Corp

Why Pacifi Corp?
We’re an essential business—your work keeps the lights on for millions. Privately owned and stable, with long‑term career growth. Above‑industry retirement match and strong total rewards. 100% onsite:
Work directly with talented colleagues and cutting‑edge technology. Excellent company culture—diverse, inclusive, and supportive.

Why this Role?

The wildfire environment is changing rapidly in the West, and the requirements and expectations of utility customers, communities, and regulators are also changing. This role plays a critical part in ensuring Pacifi Corp responds to these requirements and delivers wildfire mitigation plans that meet the needs of customers, communities, and regulators to deliver safe and reliable power.

• Develop and formalize strategic objectives for wildfire mitigation. Create and execute a detailed wildfire mitigation plan for California.
• Ensure wildfire mitigation plans meet all regulatory requirements and communicate Pacifi Corp’s strategy, progress, and commitment to wildfire risk reduction.
• Monitor evolving state and federal wildfire‑related regulations and proactively adjust strategies to maintain compliance.
• Interface with leadership regularly to communicate progress, gain approval on business proposals and obtain strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure wildfire mitigation plans have accurate and complete information to support approval.
• Ensure wildfire mitigation investments are prudent, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and make data‑driven adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate across program and project teams to track, record, and report on progress toward company strategic objectives.
• Support regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other utilities, and providing content for regulatory presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state commissions, regulatory staff, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Pacifi Corp in public forums, workshops, and webinars.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of experience in regulatory, government affairs, wildfire mitigation programs, project management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or functional management experience.
• Ability to analyze information, form conclusions, and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non‑typical business issues.

• Master’s in Business Administration or advanced technical degree.
• Understanding of state or federal utility regulations.
• Experience in the electric utility industry, including regulatory filings and stakeholder engagement.

• Salary: $119,400 – $154,400.
• Annual incentive bonus: up to 15%.
• 10% retirement match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Onsite benefits – hands‑on collaboration with a talented and energetic team.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Req 
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary

Location:

Portland, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department:
Power Delivery

Schedule:

Full Time
Personnel Subarea:
Exempt

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Pacifi Corp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test may disqualify a candidate for positions in Oregon. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety‑sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.