Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Power Generation Project Engineer – Associate

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Angels Camp • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,172 - $142,956 per year

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering principlesproject managementdesign criteriatechnical assessmentsconstruction supportproject forecastingproblem-solvingcontract negotiationcost estimatingeconomic analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsleadershipinitiativeorganizational skillsteam collaborationdecision-makingconsensus buildingproactive approachtechnical direction
Certifications
BS Degree in EngineeringCalifornia E.I.T. examinationCalifornia PE license