Field Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Lodi, CA

1d•$51 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Transmission & Distribution ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric Transmission & Distribution Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric Transmission & Distribution actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns. Electric Transmission & Distribution is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers. This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC), subject to collective bargaining. An Electric Field Engineer contributes technical and engineering services to key office and field personnel on construction jobs. During initial assignments, the Field Engineer may be required to learn and perform all the duties of a Field Engineering Technician and Senior Field Engineering Technician. With experience, assignments will expand to require supervision of Inspectors, other Field Engineers, Field Engineering Technicians, Senior Field Engineering Technicians, and other similar field personnel. This Field Engineer position will support the projects that are being built by PG&E internal resources and by the contractors. This will require the engineer to work closely with various PG&E internal teams and contractors to execute the construction. Some essential functions of the position will require the engineer to review and evaluate a project for its constructability and scope, schedule the work, forecast contract costs, submit Application For Work (AFW) to de-energize circuits, review contract change orders, and close jobs with final As-Built. Additionally, the Field Engineer will use engineering expertise to solve any problems or help guide other team members to resolve any issues during construction of the assigned project. This might include performing field assessment and coordination with other utilities or internal departments. Other work includes material management, project tracking and monitoring of construction activities both in cost and schedule, creation of Contract Work Authorization (CWA) in SRM, and SAP update. This position will work in both the field and office capacities, with occasional storm duty or storm response required. Travel within PG&E’s service territory at any time, with little notice, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management OR 2 years of experience and supplemental education / EIT
Must possess a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by first day of employment
Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
Supplemental education is defined as completing a minimum of 30 quarter or 20 semester units of coursework from an accredited college emphasizing science and engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three areas (transcripts required for verification): Physics, Principles of Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math (including trigonometry and basic calculus); an EIT certificate satisfies supplemental education

Nice To Haves

Construction or surveying experience
Previous experience with SAP, scheduling, Electric Construction Field Experience
Ability to demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Office skills
6 months of previous electric construction background
Experience in electric clearance submittals to Distribution Operations
Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate
AutoCAD or hand draft skills, preferably both
Ability to demonstrate strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and an attention to detail
Additional consideration may be given to candidates who reside within 50 miles of the headquarters

Responsibilities

Completes scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting
Develop project timelines and milestones; perform scheduling and forecasting
Coordinates engineering work between operating Divisions and General Construction
May direct the activities of certain employees or crews on job assignments requiring engineering expertise
Inspects and monitors the work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications and plans
Makes engineering studies and analysis
Recommends and approves changes in construction drawings or specifications
Solve simple and complex engineering construction problems
Audits work under construction for current construction standards, rules, and regulations
Support construction supervisor and inspector by providing technical and engineering expertise in the construction of the project
Track and monitor financial performance of projects/programs against forecasts
Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Perform field visits for ongoing construction projects
Resolve any material issues
Follow up on timely submission of field markups for As-Built drawings
Expedite completion of As-Built drawings
Evaluate Stations for Drawing cleanup
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
Conduct On-site As-built Incorporation for smaller projects as needed working with internal teams
Proactively work with field crews and the As-Built Desk to ensure work is completed, crew demobilized, and Field Correction Drawings are sent to the As-Built Desk.
Provide Pre-As-Built packages, order materials, and construction support for smaller Emergency/Just In Time projects.
Share lesson learned with engineering and field teams and provide feedback to Engineering and Standards on needed improvements.