Field Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$51 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Construction Engineering group is responsible for the safe completion of construction projects on gas Transmission and Distribution assets, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This team ensures projects are built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves reviewing projects prior to construction, coordinating and supporting projects during construction, creating construction As-Builts, Gas clearances, operational changes, and ensuring project closeout through the As-Built process. This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. The role 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 valid California Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Previous Field Engineer/Project Engineer experience
Previous construction experience
Experience in CAD along with hand draft skills.
Certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
Ability to demonstrate strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication and an attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate intermediate to advance Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road condition
Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home
Ability to read construction drawing
Previous experience with SAP
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fire Retardant Clothing
Experience in transmission and distribution of gas Construction
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
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 documented in Bill of Materials for As-Builts
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