Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 3 weeks ago
Power Generation Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Auberry SC - Hydro Headquarters - Dwlg
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company operates and maintains hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation, and battery storage facilities. The Power Generation Project Engineer will manage moderately complex projects, provide technical support, and develop strategic plans for power generation assets.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Performs functions of a Journey level Project Engineer, including more complex and higher profile programs. Jobs duties will vary by assignment. In addition, job duties include, but are not limited to:
Program lead for various mechanical asset programs related to powerhouse equipment. Responsible for engagement with stakeholders and ensuring the strategic plans for these programs are aligned with Business Operational requirements as well as regulatory and compliance requirements. Responsible for developing and documenting strategic plans associated with the Powerhouse Asset Family within the Powerhouse Asset Management Plan
Responsible for investment strategies and technical scope requirement development for the purposes of long-term planning. Including investment strategies for major capital projects as well as maintenance and inspection activities
Supports more senior engineers, or leads on less complex subjects, in the powerhouse asset family on development and implementation of maintenance strategies, programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, risk analysis for portfolio of powerhouses. Responsible for assisting in providing the strategic portfolio risk view to support long term portfolio management
Supports scope clarifications for project execution efforts for moderately complex generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature
Provides broad and in-depth technical support to O&M as needed including incident investigation and development of corrective actions
Proactively controls scope, schedule, cost, and quality of Asset Management Systems and their programs
Provides guidance, coaching, technical direction, oversight and quality control for assigned programs and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project execution employees and teams; most technical services often overlap with those provided to operations & maintenance
Performs and/or reviews engineering analyses and studies, reviews detail scopes, viable alternatives, conceptual designs, and recommended fixes to ensure safe/reliable operation of generation assets
Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations
Approves and stamps technical specifications and standard design drawings
Works with supervisors and others to represent PG&E to internal and external organizations as required
Identifies gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and provides recommendations for process improvements to address gaps
Other job duties as assigned as related to Asset Engineering
Qualification
Required
4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required
Mastery of the Associate level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated leadership, knowledge, and ability to perform the job duties of the Journey level Project Engineer
Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of three years of cumulative experience in project engineering, design, and construction
Ability to obtain California PE license within 18 months of hire
Preferred
A MS Degree in Engineering or Business in addition to a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
A diploma or certification in Asset Management
Familiarity with ISO 55001 Asset Management standard and requirements
Knowledge and experience in Hydropower and mechanical equipment such as rotating equipment, turbines, valves, ASME pressure vessels and balance of plant systems and its designs
Understanding of asset planning, FMEA, equipment testing and maintenance, along with risk and condition assessment of equipment associated with the hydropower industry
Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, outside vendors and senior leadership
Able to stamp and/or certify engineering drawings and documents
Has demonstrated a broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering and asset management concepts, principals, practices, and engineering requirements for generation assets; ability to advise on moderately complex design changes, project scopes, and project plans; and provide in-depth investigation & analysis support to O&M
Has a working knowledge of power generation industry including understanding of design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices
Demonstrate informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations and use of technical & business judgment in applying engineering and program management principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions
Track record of building consensus around moderately complex and controversial Asset Management & technical issues and successfully persuading others to act on agreements reached; able to build upon foundation of technical and business knowledge to shape the opinions of others
Able to provide clear and effective technical direction and guidance to less experienced engineers, project managers, drafters, and analysts, and to provide training to these and other groups as needed
Able to independently provide technical and/or program oversight and direction to consultants, suppliers, and construction firms to meet moderately complex program needs
Track record of taking ownership of problems and their solutions
Able to identify gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and provide recommendations for process improvements to address gaps
Proactively evolves asset management, engineering and program management skills and knowledge through industry associations & conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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