Field Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Over 6,500 coworkers in Electric T&D ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric T&D 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 T&D's 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. Our coworkers in General Construction (GC) are responsible for the overhead and underground Distribution and Transmission projects. The General Construction Field Engineering group supports the coordination and execution of this work. The GC Field Engineer will be headquartered in a specific location but can be deployed when needed to accommodate the coordination of priority work throughout the PG&E system. The crews and field engineers are sometimes deployed to where the work is located throughout the PG&E system.

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)

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 submittits 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

Recommend and approve changes in construction drawings or specifications.
Solve simple and complex engineering problems.
Layout construction plans.
May be required to perform duties as an assistant supervisor when size of project requires.
Direct the activities of employees or crews on job assignments requiring construction engineering expertise.
Audit work under construction for current construction standards, rules, and regulations.
Develop Project timelines and milestones; perform scheduling and forecasting.
Support construction supervisor and foreman by providing technical and engineering expertise in the construction of the project.
Inspects and monitors the work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications and plans.
Supervises foreman, other field engineers, field engineering technicians, senior field engineering technicians and other similar field personnel.