Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 8 hours ago
Power Generation Project Engineer, Associate
Angels Camp SC - GC Trailer
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
1+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company operates and maintains hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing significant generating capacity for California. The Associate Level Project Engineer will provide engineering, project management, and technical support for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Fully understands Power Gen safety program and requirements; looks for and resolves unsafe situations; models safe behavior through personal actions and design efforts; holds themselves and others accountable for safety; and contributes to Power Gen’s safety programs
Actively participates on a small number of Power Gen project teams as the discipline (civil, electrical, or mechanical) engineer or project manager, or in support of more experienced engineers. Coordinates project activities with other disciplines as needed
Provides appropriate design criteria and calculations; ensures proper checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation
Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates
Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests
Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems. Supports start-up tests and field inspections as assigned
Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects, working with more experienced engineers and project managers
Ensures all drawings affected by design changes are updated in a timely manner to reflect as-built conditions. Ensures field design changes are properly managed
With the support from supervisors and more experienced engineers and project managers, provides technical direction/oversight to consultants and contractors
Provides technical direction to Design Engineers and Drafters; ensures quality checking of all work; engineer may perform duties of Design Engineers as needed for training and delivery on project commitments
Provides and/or works with more experienced engineers and project managers to provide technical assessments and/or project management services for operating and/or maintenance problems, where needed
In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures to support assessment and corrective actions
Supports more experienced engineers and project managers and/or provides traditional project management services for small to medium projects, including:
Develops and defines, documents, freezes, and obtains stakeholder concurrence of project scope and objectives
Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities
Obtains commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans
Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for on-going project tracking, analysis and resolution of project cost, scope, resource and schedule issues
Ensures project documentation is maintained
Collaboratively with supervisor, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manages resulting work
Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
Assures implementation of applicable quality standards
Some job duties overlap with the Project Management classifications
Other duties as assigned as related to Engineering and Project Management
Manages multiple routine to moderately complex issues and projects and resolves problems of limited scope and/or supports more experienced engineers and/or project managers on more complex and large scope projects
Assignments typically require application of standard solutions, but may include a moderate level of innovation
Under general direction, independently plans & manages work to meet commitments and assigned objectives
Progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy & adequacy throughout process
External contacts typically involve oversight by more experienced engineers and/or project managers and include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors; and providing information and conducting limited discussions with external stakeholders
Internal contacts are primarily with Power Gen personnel, including O&M clients and project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations
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 completion of the NCES FE Exam and submission of documentation to obtain California E.I.T. examination within 150 days of hiring
At least 18 months of engineering and/or project management experience and demonstrated performance in related industry; or demonstrated skill development and performance in Power Gen's EIT program, or completion of PG&E's college new hire program
Preferred
BS in Engineering Degree is preferred
Current and active California PE license desired
Able to apply basic engineering and/or project management principles and theory
Demonstrated ability to identify information needed to solve a problem; gather and organize information in systematic manner; develop simple analysis and/or support more complex analysis by more experienced engineers; prepare basic reports and displays of data logically and according to established standards and guidelines
Has basic understanding of utility industry, general knowledge of design requirements and industry standards, and proven ability to develop simple designs and specifications
Able to provide technical and/or project oversight and direction to consultants, suppliers, and construction firms to meet routine to moderately complex project needs; understands contracting principals and options; able to contribute to the favorable negotiation and resolution of contract disputes
Able to function as a project manager on projects with limited or routine scope and/or supports more experienced project managers on larger or more complex projects; has good understanding of project management concepts, principals, and practices; able to provide clear and effective leadership to project team; able to develop scopes, schedules, cost plans and obtain job authorizations; able to coordinate team activities and analyze, manage, and communicate project progress on simple projects or in support of more complex projects
Ability to combine technical & business judgment in applying engineering and project management principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions
Understands PG&E's basic financial and business policies & practices and tools, and able to apply appropriately to the cost estimating, economic analysis, justification, and approval of routine moderately complex projects
Strong communication and analytical skills; effectively communicates orally and in writing; able to present basic information in informal and formal group settings; able to facilitate project team meetings
Able to build consensus with team members and contractors around basic project and technical issues that involve limited controversy
Approaches and plans work in an organized manner to meet project commitments
Demonstrates good judgment when making decisions and recommendations, including solicitation of guidance from experienced personnel
Frequently shows initiative and takes action proactively
Works with more experienced engineers and project managers to further their own development
Proactively evolves engineering and project management skills and knowledge through industry associations & conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education
Proficient business computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project)
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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$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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