Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 13 hours ago
Power Generation Project Engineer
Auburn
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is dedicated to providing safe and reliable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Power Generation Project Engineer. This role involves managing moderately complex projects and providing engineering functions related to dam civil asset and risk management, project management, and technical support for power generation facilities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leads design and/or project management 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 designs and projects throughout project life cycle; including coordinating related activities of all project internal & external stakeholders
Performs and/or reviews engineering analyses and studies, detailed scope, viable alternatives, conceptual designs, and recommended fixes to ensure safe/reliable operation of generation assets
Collaboratively with supervisor and Project Manager, solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals, including EPC from engineering and/or project management consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and directs resulting work. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance
Interprets and applies applicable codes
Approves and stamps technical reports, specifications, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects
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 Engineering and Project Management
Qualification
Required
A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required
Successful candidates to obtain a California PE license within 18 months of hiring. Failure to obtain the California PE license within the 18 months will result in demotion to Associate Project Engineer
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
Preferred
Project Management Certification
Civil/Structural Engineer or Mechanical Engineer PE
Demonstrates knowledge and abilities required for the Associate level Project Engineer and also: Able to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity
Able to stamp and/or certify engineering drawings and documents
Has demonstrated a broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering and project management concepts, principals, practices, and design requirements for generation assets; ability to develop moderately complex design changes, project scopes, and project implementation plans; and provide more 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 project management principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions
Able to function as a journey level project manager on projects with moderate scope and/or support more experienced project managers on larger or more complex projects
Track record of building consensus around moderately complex and controversial project 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 project oversight and direction to consultants, suppliers, and construction firms to meet moderately complex project needs; understands contracting principals and options; able to effectively manage moderately complex contracts and to negotiate and resolve contract disputes favorably
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
Track record of working with senior engineers and project managers to further his or her own professional development
Proactively evolves engineering and project 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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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
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2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
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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