Field Engineer

PG&E•Oakland, CA

5d•$48 - $71•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. This position is responsible for completing pre and post job reviews, pre-checking the work prior to construction, and reviewing all regional As-Built packages. This may involve attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments and/or outside jurisdictional agencies. Also, this position may support crews during construction, such as coordinating shutdowns, ensuring material type is correct, and performing hydrostatic tests. When the work is completed this position will be responsible for closing out estimates, completing post construction checks, along with reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy. Some assistance is required to the Scheduling group when scheduling out the work. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate 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. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $47.52 to $71.21. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting monthly rate for this position is $47.52, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction disciplines; or 2 years experience and supplemental education which establishes the ability to perform the duties. Supplemental education is defined as coursework emphasizing science and engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three areas (transcripts needed for verification): Physics, Principles of Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math -- including trigonometry and basic calculus, and minimum of 30 quarter or 20 semester units at an accredited college is required. Acquiring an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate will satisfy the supplemental education requirement.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess a valid California Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Construction or surveying experience
Experience in CAD or hand draft skills, preferably both
Certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference

Responsibilities

Provides technical and engineering services
Conduct job reviews, pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys
Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns
Investigate customer/3rd party issues pertaining to General Construction projects
Support General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding construction of jobs
Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as-built and review contractor invoices
Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects
Uses computer to do research and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles, copies, files and mails reports; uses phone, copier, scanner, fax machines; reproduces maps, plans, diagrams and drawings; specs out and orders supplies and materials; prepares service orders
Communicates with supervisors, public officials, general public and customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems, proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project
Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record: locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts, construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings
Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems
Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and existing facilities
Develops final construction As-Built packages to 100% accuracy