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 PTO." ((in 69 reviews)); "Pay is good but only to keep you there" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 19 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 24 reviews)); "There is an overwhelming amount of change taking place with poor leadership to navigate it." ((in 16 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 14 reviews)); "Upper management is maybe stuck in the past" ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management is disconnected from front" ((in 6 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

(416 total reviews)

Maria Pope

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (416 reviews)

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Portland General Electric has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 416 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

416 reviews

1.0

Mar 1, 2025

Disorganized and corrupt

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There’s no bond like a trauma bond

Cons

Disorganized management and unclear communication. I had 5 supervisors in the matter of months due to people constantly going on leave which meant they had no idea how to work with the team. Because they never had enough time to build a relationship with the team when you reach out to them they have no idea how to assist or are too busy for you. There is no consistency imagine asking for feedback and be told you are doing great only to be degraded by a different supervisor a few weeks later for the same work. Inconsistent enforcement of policy. One person can do something daily with no consequences while someone else does the same thing once and will lose their job Success is directly related to who you know people can have low performance but be promoted immediately based on who they know while people who are exceeding expectations get stuck in the same place for years. Promises of room for movement but movement is rare unless you know the right people and is not merit based

Portland General Electric Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding leadership transitions, communication, and consistency in policy enforcement. We understand that stability and clear communication are essential for a positive work environment, and we take this feedback seriously. Frequent leadership changes can be challenging, and we acknowledge that our industry comes with a high level of change. Our company also has a high rate of internal promotion and career opportunity, but we recognize that transitions can sometimes create gaps in communication and consistency. We take feedback about fairness and policy enforcement seriously and will continue to evaluate our practices to ensure they align with our values. Our goal is to create an environment where employees feel supported and recognized for their contributions. 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. SM

5.0

Dec 27, 2024

Good work environment in a mission driven company

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PGE is a supportive environment with lots of good people. It's mission-driven, so there is a lot of emphasis on transitioning to reliable clean energy. Lots of smart, hardworking people. Compensation is competitive in this market and the company provides excellent health and retirement benefits.

Cons

Lots of things you can't control -- storms, extreme heat, etc -- that can kick the company into crisis mode. Those periods can be stressful.

Portland General Electric Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate your feedback! -SM

5.0

Nov 24, 2024

Great people, leading company in an industry in transformation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Electric utilities everywhere are in a state of transforming after bring kind of stable and static for several decades. The people at PGE are solid and strong, tackling a bunch of really interesting opportunities -- and there's a ton of opportunity with the growth underway.

Cons

It's a smaller utility, and tackling all the important things at the same time (like all utils are). Staying focused on the essentials is going to be really important.

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