Senior 3D Technology Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering consultation for advanced 3D measurement, laser tracker metrology, terrestrial laser scanning, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, digital twin development, and engineering analysis in support of PG&E organizations.
• Develop and execute measurement strategies for complex engineering, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and asset management projects requiring high-accuracy dimensional verification, precision alignment, and engineering documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections, engineering verification, as-built documentation, and engineering analysis of critical utility infrastructure, mechanical equipment, fabricated components, and structural assemblies.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients to develop practical measurement solutions, define project requirements, evaluate engineering challenges, and provide technical recommendations that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective project execution.
• Prepare engineering reports, dimensional analysis, technical presentations, project proposals, and other technical deliverables that clearly communicate project findings and recommendations.
• Provide technical consulting and subject matter expertise to internal clients regarding dimensional inspection methodologies, engineering analysis, measurement technologies, and reality capture applications.
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced 3D measurement technologies, engineering workflows, and best practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and customer value.
• Maintain compliance with PG&E safety, quality, engineering, and technical procedures while promoting a culture of safety, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, non-engineering Bachelor’s degree, technical trade/military school or equivalent experience in engineering or a related technical discipline, or 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, fabrication details, and dimensional requirements.
• Experience performing advanced 3D measurement, dimensional inspection, engineering verification, precision measurement, fabrication support, construction verification, or related engineering activities.
• Demonstrated metrology software experience using PolyWorks Metrology Suite (Inspector, Modeler, or related modules) for dimensional inspection, engineering analysis, reporting, and reverse engineering.
• Experience using Geomagic Design X or similar reverse engineering software.
• Experience using Creaform HandySCAN, or similar handheld 3D scanning systems.
• Experience using a CAD software (Creo, Solidworks, Fusion 360) or similar.
• Experience using Leica Laser Trackers, T-Probe, T-Scan, terrestrial laser scanners, total stations, and or similar precision measurement equipment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Experience performing precision alignment, dimensional verification, and inspection of rotating equipment, mechanical assemblies, fabricated components, structural steel, or other industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting hydro generation, nuclear generation, power generation, fabrication, heavy industrial facilities, or utility infrastructure.
• Experience developing measurement plans, inspection strategies, technical reports, engineering recommendations, and project deliverables.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex mechanical systems and recommend practical measurement solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, contractors, fabricators, and internal customers.
• Willingness to travel throughout the PG&E service territory to support field engineering and construction projects.

Pay

A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $ 118,000 Bay Area Maximum: $ 188,000

Schedule

The work location is San Ramon, CA. Travel required is approximately 60% throughout the PG&E service territory.