Power Generation Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior

About the role

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading, as assigned, engineering & design, project management, program management, and technical support to O&M staff for a wide range of complex issues and multiple large capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects.
• Learns and applies extensive knowledge in the design and/or project management efforts for multiple complex projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature.
• Develops and/or evolves standards and specifications.
• Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; some technical services often overlap with those provided by operations & maintenance specialists, but from a design perspective; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor.
• Approves, leads, and/or performs extensive complex risk management and engineering analyses & studies of generation assets, including dynamic and static modeling of structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors and outside vendors.
• Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations.
• Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues and as assigned, water rights.
• Supports Supervising Engineers Project Managers, Principal Engineers, and/or leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects.
• Manages multiple complex issues and projects and resolves problems of complex scope. Assignments regularly provide an opportunity for creative or non-standard approaches. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives.
• Makes presentations to PG&E Officers, various agencies, and the public as appropriate.
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
• Current and active California (CA) Professional Engineer PE license.
• Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer.
• Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction; at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• MS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or MBA preferred.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design of a broad scope of multiple medium to large scale complex projects; provide resolution of complex technical and/or contractual issues; and/or provide project management on multiple projects with complex scope requiring non-standard approaches; without supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of the generation industry, including extensive understanding, as applicable, of design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, dams, and water conveyance and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
• Extensive contracting knowledge and contract negotiation and management skills.
• As applicable, extensive knowledge and abilities related to water rights and ability to apply to PG&E’s water rights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; utilizes a variety of styles to connect with the intended audience; able to present complex information to upper management on a variety of topics.
• Extensive project management skills, including seasoned and experience-based judgment and organizational savvy in applying and adapting traditional project management techniques.
• Experienced in integrating industry knowledge and best practices into everyday business practices and decision making; provides others with interpretation and guidance on industry standards and regulations.
• Fully understands PG&E’s financial and business policies & practices, and provides guidance and oversight to incorporate into day-to-day activities.
• Ability to identify trends over multiple projects or years and take needed action to initiate practical system-wide improvements, provide recommendations, develop implementation plans, and lead implementation.
• Track record of working to further his or her own professional development through industry associations & conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education, and of mentoring less senior engineers and project managers.