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Portland General Electric

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Portland General Electric reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(415 total reviews)
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Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Portland General Electric employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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415 reviews
1.0
May 27, 2015

Hiring Practices

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Not any at this point in time for this company.

Cons

Hires contract and temporary employees stating able to apply for regular full-time positions after one year. Yes, you do have the ability to apply for open positions, but if you're not already a regular full-time employee or related to someone in the company don't waste your time.

3.0
May 13, 2015

Has potential but needs to deliver

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Pros

The #1 reason is the people. My experience is that the rank and file are all really good and dedicated to the work and their teammates. After watching my wife get laid off twice through the great recession I have appreciated the security of working for a utility. The location of the HQ is fantastic.

Cons

Too many old school managers who dont know how to manage young people and a changing workforce (or dont care to change their style). The quality of the senior executives vary greatly, and if you are in the wrong organization it can be death by a million micromanaged cuts. Does not promote based on merit, still an organization where seniority is favored over ability. Little to no work flexibility, still a big "cheeks in seats" culture.

1.0
Dec 5, 2025

Do not consider PGE

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Pros

I would not recommend PGE to anyone.

Cons

In my 30 year career I would be hard pressed to find an organization with less integrity or care for its customers and employees. Senior leadership is wildly disconnected from the realities of working people. Their unapologetic investment in data centers is harmful and disappointing. Money is the bottom line for this organization.

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Portland General Electric Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and taking the time to leave a review. We agree with you that everyone should have access to clean, affordable energy and that’s a core part of our mission. We hear the concerns you’ve raised about integrity, leadership connection, and affordability, and we take them seriously. We are committed to improving transparency, strengthening communication between leadership and employees, and ensuring our investments support both customer needs and long-term sustainability. While we operate within a regulated framework, we continue to explore ways to better assist customers facing financial challenges and to maintain accountability in our decision-making. Our focus on customer affordability is part of a broader effort to align our work with long-term sustainability, and we deeply value the contributions of everyone who helps move that mission forward. Your feedback helps us improve, and we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. Please reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 if you would like to have a more in-depth conversation. You can also report your observations confidentially online to Ethics Point https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7710/index.html at any time or by calling their hotline at 866-384-4277. This website and hotline are managed by a third-party vendor. Thank you for being part of PGE and for the work you do to keep our system strong. -Sequoia
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