New Business Liaison-Electric

PG&E•Bakersfield, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The New Business Liaison-Electric performs direct oversight and inspection of applicant-installed electric facilities across PG&E’s service territory. Projects include joint trench facilities, underground cable, transformers, switches, splicing, distribution line extensions, and complex commercial, industrial, and major residential work. The role checks that construction follows project drawings, specifications, and PG&E standards, and maintains required quality assurance, quality control, and as-built documentation. The liaison acts as a connection between customers and contractors and PG&E workgroups, communicating project requirements and changes, supporting teamwork, and helping resolve obstacles. Once qualified, the employee may perform standby at applicant work sites to ensure splicing and equipment installation follow applicable procedures. The role also includes setting single-phase 120/240 meters and completing associated paperwork. This is a General Construction position represented by IBEW Local 1245 and subject to collective bargaining. Provisional hires must participate in targeted training to develop journey-level knowledge; the position may also be subject to JATC review and approval. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, wear company-provided personal protective equipment, and travel or transfer to a new headquarters anywhere in PG&E’s service territory upon request, with no guarantee about how long they may be away from home. The stated starting wage is $68.56 per hour and is specific to the job locality.

Requirements

For internal applicants: experience as an Electrician, Journeyman.
For external applicants: documented completion of an Electrician or IBEW/Joint-sanctioned apprentice program.
Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems concepts, methods, best practices, techniques, and regulatory requirements as needed for the job.
Knowledge of gas transmission and distribution systems concepts, methods, best practices, techniques, and regulatory requirements as needed for the job.
Ability to conduct research as needed for the job.
Ability to drive safely, work extended hours, travel or transfer throughout the PG&E service territory upon request, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of journey-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction.
PG&E construction or utility experience.
Electrical substation or power generation experience.
High-voltage experience.
Experience working with testing equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Inspect applicant-installed joint trench facilities, including underground electric cable, transformers, switches, and splicing.
Inspect applicant-installed facilities for complex projects, large commercial, industrial, and major residential projects, and distribution line extensions.
Ensure work complies with job drawings, specifications, and PG&E standards throughout the PG&E service territory.
Promote a positive safety culture and ensure applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards are followed to maintain public and employee safety.
Participate in applicant-installer contractor safety and pre-construction tailboard meetings as needed.
Ensure equipment and personnel remain on the Right of Way.
Review documents for completeness and communicate project compliance requirements.
Once qualified, perform standby at applicant work sites to ensure splicing and equipment installation procedures follow applicable standards.
Set electric single-phase 120/240 meters and submit completed paperwork.
Maintain required Quality Assurance/Quality Control and as-built documentation on site in accordance with Company Standards.
Communicate scheduling and scope changes with Company management and contractors.
Collaborate with applicant installers to promote teamwork, resolve project obstacles, and minimize rework.
Act as a liaison between customers or contractors and PG&E workgroups involved in completing construction projects.