Associate Substation Project Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•West Sacramento, CA

9h•$99,936 - $150,108•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level Project Engineer position working under the general technical direction of more experienced engineers. The role provides technical engineering support for routine projects, including supplying technical data and applying engineering principles to investigate, analyze, and propose solutions to technical issues. The engineer assists project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners with assessing project needs, developing and documenting project scope, preparing cost estimates, identifying material procurement needs, conducting or overseeing engineering design reviews, reviewing engineering documents, and guiding the design group. The level of responsibility increases with experience. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned work location based on business needs. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. The position is represented by Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. The annual salary range is $99,936 to $150,108 (CA minimum to CA maximum). Actual salary depends on factors including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the United States, or equivalent education from outside the United States.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in electrical engineering and design.

Responsibilities

Assist with or conduct project walkdowns and work with internal and external project team members to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments; gather technical information from field data and the project team.
Prepare cost estimates.
Investigate resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks.
Establish engineering schedules.
Prepare project forecasts for engineering, track progress, update forecasts as needed, and provide periodic updates.
Provide guidance to design and contractor team members and review design and technical documents; coordinate with other lines of business to ensure designs and technical documents meet applicable criteria, quality standards, and job scope.
Approve revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
Procure long-lead-time material for assigned projects.
Under direction, review and approve project material procurement lists, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
Participate in periodic design review meetings.
Coordinate project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
Under direction, provide construction support and evaluate and recommend solutions to field construction problems.