Project Engineer, Electric Transmission Line

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

About the role

This is a journey-level engineer position that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. The Journey engineer uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal supervision. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Travel to/from various project-related functions is required approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Resolves problems of moderate scope. Assignments typically require standard solutions.
• Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives; progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy in process and upon completion.
• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
• Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors, and outside vendors.
• Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
• Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports.
• Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
• Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.
• Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
• Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
• Participates in the development of effective restoration plans and assists in root cause analysis.
• Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
• In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
• Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.
• May perform functions of Associate level Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US.
• 3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and design.

Qualifications

• EIT certificate or current California PE license (desired).
• Strong familiarity with G.O. 95, NESC, and PG&E transmission and distribution line standards and construction practices (desired).
• Strong familiarity with Transmission Line Engineering tools, i.e. PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc. (desired).
• Experience in project management (desired).

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $115,128 to $175,080. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.