Field Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Oakland, CA

16h • $54 - $80 • Onsite

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 built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements. This group also collaborates with contractors to execute construction projects across the PG&E system. This position, represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC), involves pre and post-job reviews, pre-checking work before construction, creating estimates, and reviewing As-Built packages for accuracy. It may also include attending pre-construction meetings, supporting crews during construction (coordinating shutdowns, verifying materials, ensuring NEC compliance), and closing out estimates. Assistance to the Scheduling group is also required. This role is a DOT-covered classification subject to drug and alcohol screening. Travel is estimated at 50% with occasional 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

Benefits

• Subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates
• Hourly rate ranges from $53.71 to $80.48
• Starting hourly rate is $53.71, subject to collectively bargained wage increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level