Field Engineer
About The Position
The Gas Construction Measurement and Controls group is responsible for the safe and timely completion of construction projects on gas Transmission and Distribution assets, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This group also ensures projects are built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborates with contractors to complete construction projects across the PG&E system. This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. The role involves completing pre and post-job reviews, pre-checking work before construction, creating estimates, and reviewing all regional As-Built packages. It may require attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments and/or outside jurisdictional agencies. The position may also support crews during construction by coordinating shutdowns, verifying material correctness, and ensuring compliance with NEC requirements. Upon project completion, the role is responsible for closing out estimates, performing post-construction checks, and reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy. Assistance to the Scheduling group for work scheduling is also required. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Travel is estimated to be about 50% of the time with some overnight stays.
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
- Experience in CAD or hand draft skills, preferably both
- Knowledge of As-Built documentation and process
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, SRM and Outlook
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
- Pre and post construction estimates, complete pre and post-construction checks, complete as-built and review contractor invoices
- Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects
- Ensure correct materials are quoted and utilized for pneumatic and electrical controls
- 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
- Reviews all regional As-Built packages for 100% accuracy
- Host project construction status meetings
- Maintain projects field labor hour input
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
