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Substation Project Engineer

Fresno, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $175K/yr

... contractors and outside vendors. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E ...

Substation Project Engineer

Fresno, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $175K/yr

... contractors and outside vendors. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E ...

Substation Project Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $175K/yr

... contractors and outside vendors. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E ...

Laborer

North Highlands, CA · On-site

$24.64 - $38.15/hr

PG&E electric * SMUD, Roseville Electric and PG&E certified conduit (primary/secondary) and substructure installations * Earthwork AT&T approved contractor- vaults, RT and DSL sites * AT&T conduit ...

Laborer

North Highlands, CA · On-site

$24.64 - $38.15/hr

PG&E electric * SMUD, Roseville Electric and PG&E certified conduit (primary/secondary) and substructure installations * Earthwork AT&T approved contractor- vaults, RT and DSL sites * AT&T conduit ...

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Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer

PG&E

Fresno, CA • Hybrid

$115K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Requisition ID# 171545

Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering-including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning-are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects.Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC), subject to collective bargaining.

This is a journey-level project engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles, working with minimal supervision. Works with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of associate Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop technical studies and reports, and provide guidance to contractors and outside vendors.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of thejob posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will bebased on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience,market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

The annual salary range is:

CA Minimum, $115,128

CA Maximum, $175,080

Job Responsibilities

  • Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors.
  • Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
  • Assists in root cause analysis.
  • Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
  • Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
  • Participates in the development of effective restoration plans.
  • Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
  • Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
  • Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
  • Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents.
  • Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
  • Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
  • In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
  • Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.
  • Responds, in emergencies, to facility failures.
  • Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
  • Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.
  • Resolves problems of moderate scope, typically requiring standard solutions.
  • Assignments typically require standard solutions.
  • Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives; progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy in process and upon completion.
  • External contacts are primarily coordinating with contractors and vendors. Internal contacts are with clients and project team members.
  • May guide the work of less experienced team members.
  • Exchanges information with others outside the team.
  • May partner to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.
  • Capable of coordinating with project team and has basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of project managers. Able to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments.
  • Able to work with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing engineering disciplines.
  • Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations.
  • Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
  • Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.
  • Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
  • Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations.
  • Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
  • 3 years of cumulative experience in power system engineering and design

Desired:

  • Experience in substation engineering and design
  • Experience in project management
  • California PE license