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Requisition ID # 173124 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: San Ramon

Department Overview

Applied Technology Services (ATS) is an internal PG&E department that provides engineering, testing, analysis, and technical consulting services across multiple disciplines to various company organizations to identify, diagnose, and solve complex technical and operational challenges.

The 3D Technologies & Bathymetry Unit is one of the specialized groups within ATS and provides advanced 3D engineering services through precision industrial metrology, laser tracker metrology, terrestrial laser scanning, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, digital twin development, engineering analysis, and engineering visualization. The unit supports engineering design, fabrication, construction, asset management, quality assurance, and the inspection, repair, and replacement of critical utility infrastructure. The unit also provides bathymetric surveying services supporting reservoir mapping, hydrographic surveying, dam safety, and other water resource engineering needs.

Internal organizations supported by the 3D Technologies & Bathymetry Unit include Electric Transmission & Distribution, Power Generation, Nuclear Generation, Hydro Generation, Gas Operations, Engineering Design, and other PG&E organizations requiring advanced 3D measurement, dimensional inspection, engineering analysis, and visualization services.

Position Summary

The work location is San Ramon, CA. Travel required is approximately 60% throughout the PG&E service territory.

As the Senior 3D Technology Specialist, this individual will serve as a company subject matter expert in advanced 3D measurement technologies, precision dimensional inspection utilizing portable CMM's laser trackers, spherical laser scanners, handheld laser scanners, reverse engineering, and engineering analysis, providing technical consulting services and engineering support to various PG&E organizations. This role supports engineering design, fabrication, construction, asset management, quality assurance, and engineering verification projects for Power Generation, Nuclear Generation, Hydro Generation, Electric Transmission & Distribution, Gas Operations, and other PG&E organizations.

The individual will work collaboratively with internal clients to develop and execute measurement strategies for complex engineering projects requiring high-accuracy dimensional verification, precision alignment, as-built documentation, and engineering analysis. The position also supports the evaluation and implementation of advanced 3D measurement technologies and engineering workflows while preparing technical reports, engineering deliverables, and project recommendations that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area Minimum: $118,000

Bay Area Maximum: $188,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and engineering consultation for advanced 3D measurement, laser tracker metrology, terrestrial laser scanning, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, digital twin development, and engineering analysis in support of PG&E organizations.
• Develop and execute measurement strategies for complex engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and asset management projects requiring high-accuracy dimensional verification, precision alignment, and engineering documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections, engineering verification, as-built documentation, and engineering analysis of critical utility infrastructure, mechanical equipment, fabricated components, and structural assemblies.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients to develop practical measurement solutions, define project requirements, evaluate engineering challenges, and provide technical recommendations that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
• Support engineering projects involving power generation, nuclear generation, hydro generation, electric transmission and distribution, gas operations, fabrication, and other PG&E organizations.
• Prepare engineering reports, dimensional analysis, technical presentations, project proposals, and other technical deliverables that clearly communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Provide technical consulting and subject matter expertise to internal clients regarding dimensional inspection methodologies, engineering analysis, measurement technologies, and reality capture applications.
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced 3D measurement technologies, engineering workflows, and best practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Support field and office activities associated with engineering inspections, construction verification, fabrication quality assurance, outage support, commissioning, and other engineering projects throughout the PG&E service territory.
• Maintain compliance with PG&E safety, quality, engineering, and technical procedures while promoting a culture of safety, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree, non-engineering Bachelor's degree, technical trade/military school or equivalent experience
• 5 years of related experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing advanced 3D measurement, dimensional inspection, engineering verification, precision measurement, fabrication support, construction verification, or related engineering activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, fabrication details, and dimensional requirements.
• Experience performing precision dimensional inspection and measurement using laser trackers or other advanced 3D measurement technologies.
• Demonstrated metrology software experience using PolyWorks Metrology Suite (Inspector, Modeler, or related modules) for dimensional inspection, engineering analysis, reporting, and reverse engineering.
• Experience using Geomagic Design X or similar reverse engineering software.
• Experience using Creaform HandySCAN, or similar handheld 3D scanning systems.
• Experience using a CAD software (Creo, Solidworks, Fusion 360) or similar
• Experience using Leica Laser Trackers, T-Probe, T-Scan, terrestrial laser scanners, total stations, and or similar precision measurement equipment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Experience performing precision alignment, dimensional verification, and inspection of rotating equipment, mechanical assemblies, fabricated components, structural steel, or other industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting hydro generation, nuclear generation, power generation, fabrication, heavy industrial facilities, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience developing measurement plans, inspection strategies, technical reports, engineering recommendations, and project deliverables.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex mechanical systems and recommend practical measurement solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Willingness to travel throughout the PG&E service territory to support field engineering and construction projects.