Does Portland General Electric pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Portland General Electric employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Portland General Electric. This rating has improved by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Portland General Electric?

82% of Portland General Electric employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Portland General Electric 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Portland General Electric?

Manager (22) , Customer Service Representative (20) , Project Manager (19) , Analyst (11) , Engineer (8) , Intern (7) , Senior Manager (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Business Analyst (5) , Customer Service Advisor (5) , Senior Analyst (5) , Supervisor (5) , Billing Specialist (3) , Communications Specialist (3) , Compliance Analyst (3)

What are the pros of working at Portland General Electric according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and structured work environment" ((in 64 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great Culture and believe system" ((in 27 reviews)); "Had great coworkers and managers who cared" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Portland General Electric according to real employee reviews?

"A lot of ego; constant change; lack of prioritization; do more with less; poor management and accountability; too many meetings; unfair practices like "you have to work in the office 3 days/week, but your leadership can be remote;" always chasing the next shiny object; everything is an exception." ((in 26 reviews)); "If you're labeled as an "administrative assistant" it is very hard to move up since managers don't think you're capable of doing anything else." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is an overwhelming amount of change taking place with poor leadership to navigate it." ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Portland General Electric layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Portland General Electric layoffs and their outlook for job security at Portland General Electric in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Portland General Electric locations?

Portland , Tualatin , Beaverton , Estacada , Oregon City , Gresham , Rainier , Seattle , Salem , Grand Prairie , Bridgeport , Boardman , Clatskanie , Dundee , Hillsboro , Wilsonville , Woodburn , Atlanta , Port Jefferson , Milwaukie

Portland General Electric reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(415 total reviews)

Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (415 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

415 reviews

1.0

Sep 28, 2024

Stay Away

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If no one else will hire you.

Cons

Company promotes their very worst to management. I would never recommend a friend or stranger to work here.

Portland General Electric Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously strive to enhance our company culture and work experience. We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your concerns and any specific suggestions you might have. If you're open to it, we encourage you to reach out to our HR department directly at 503-464-7250 so we can have a more in-depth conversation. You also have the option to report observations confidentially online to Ethics Point https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7710/index.html or call 866-384-4277. This website and hotline are managed by a third-party vendor. – Sequoia

2.0

May 23, 2024

Good Pay, Poor Top Leadership

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, interesting work, great co-workers!

Cons

CEO and senior leadership, chasing squirrels and shiny things, expertise and experience not valued

Portland General Electric Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate the pay, interesting work, and your great co-workers. However, we are concerned about your comments regarding our leadership and the value placed on expertise and experience. We are committed to trusting our talented employees and providing the necessary resources to allow them to excel. It's important to us that everyone feels comfortable sharing their perspectives and disagreeing when necessary. We will be reviewing our current practices to ensure we foster an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Thank you again for your insights and for helping us improve. Sequoia

2.0

Nov 4, 2023

There are better places to work

It engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are comparable to neighboring utilities

Cons

Poor leadership. Bias clicks. Little accountability.

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