PG&E Corporation

Civil Project Engineer, Substation

PG&E Corporation$115K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Active California PE license (Civil or Structural)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in civil or structural engineering and design
  • Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (preferred)
  • Familiarity with relevant codes and industry standards such as ASCE 7 and California Building Code.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct project walkdowns and collaborate with project teams to define scope and schedule.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects.
  • Investigate resource needs for engineering tasks.
  • Establish and manage engineering schedules.
  • Track project progress and provide updates on engineering forecasts.
  • Guide design and contractor teams while reviewing technical documents for compliance.
  • Respond to facility failures promptly and represent PG&E in governmental matters.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment, allowing remote and on-site flexibility.
  • Participation in a collective bargaining agreement with Engineers and Scientists of California.
  • Opportunity to work on complex engineering projects with minimal supervision.
  • Exposure to diverse project management aspects, from design to procurement.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 170625

Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Position Summary

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

This is a journey-level 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 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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

The salary range is:

CA Minimum, $115,128

CA Maximum, $175,080

Job Responsibilities
  • Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments. Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
  • Prepares cost estimates.
  • Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
  • Establishes engineering schedule.
  • Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
  • Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents. Coordinating with other lines of business, ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scope.
  • Approves revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
  • Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects.
  • Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
  • Participates in periodic design review meetings.
  • Coordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
  • Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems.
  • May perform functions of Associate level Engineer and in addition:
  • Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
  • Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors, and outside vendors.
  • Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
  • Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
  • Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals
  • Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
  • Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
  • Participates in the development of effective restoration plans. Assists in root cause analysis.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
  • Active California PE license, Civil or Structural
  • 3 years of experience in civil or structural engineering and design


Desired:
  • Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
  • Familiar with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and California Building Code
  • Familiar with SAP2000 or similar structural analysis program

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Founded
1905
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