Power Generation Electrical Project Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Redding, CA

34d•$115,128 - $175,080•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ESC-represented, exempt, journey-level Project Engineer position that provides engineering and design, project management, and technical support to operations and maintenance staff for moderately complex issues and multiple medium-to-large capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities. The role requires mastery of Associate-level Project Engineer duties, professional engineering licensure, working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment, independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The engineer independently plans work under limited general direction, manages multiple moderately complex issues and projects, and supports more experienced engineers and project managers on larger or more complex work. The role works with contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, Power Generation personnel, O&M clients, project teams, and internal service organizations. Work includes directing project-related activities, contract administration, coordinating and reporting progress, exchanging information, managing meetings, providing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders on solutions. Job duties vary by assignment. The position is onsite in Redding. The stated salary range is $115,128 to $175,080. The role is classified as an individual contributor.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited U.S. curriculum or equivalent from outside the United States.
Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in the appropriate discipline; alternatively, a current PE license in another state or Canada, with a California PE license required within 18 months of hire. Failure to obtain the California license within that period results in demotion to Associate level.
Mastery of Associate-level Project Engineer duties and demonstrated leadership, knowledge, and ability to perform Journey-level Project Engineer duties.
At least three years of cumulative experience in project engineering, design, and construction, meeting specific technical requirements.
Ability to manage several concurrent projects according to their scope and complexity.
Ability to stamp and/or certify engineering drawings and documents.
Broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering and project management concepts, principles, practices, and design requirements for generation assets; ability to develop moderately complex design changes, scopes, implementation plans, and in-depth O&M investigations and analyses.
Working knowledge of the power generation industry, including design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
Sound technical and business judgment when making decisions and recommendations and applying engineering and project management principles to determine practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ability to serve as a journey-level project manager for moderate-scope projects or support experienced project managers on larger or more complex projects.
Ability to build consensus on moderately complex and controversial project issues and persuade others to act on agreements reached.
Ability to provide clear technical direction and guidance to less experienced engineers, project managers, drafters, and analysts, and provide training as needed.
Ability to independently oversee and direct consultants, suppliers, and construction firms; understand contracting principles and options; manage moderately complex contracts; and negotiate and resolve contract disputes favorably.
Track record of taking ownership of problems and their solutions.
Ability to identify gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and recommend process improvements.
Track record of working with senior engineers and project managers to support professional development.
Proactively develop engineering and project management skills and knowledge through industry associations, conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and formal education.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Electrical Engineer PE preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design and/or project management for moderately complex generation projects, including discipline-specific, multidisciplinary, and programmatic projects.
Provide broad and in-depth technical support to O&M, including incident investigations and development of corrective actions.
Control project and design scope, schedule, cost, and quality throughout the project life cycle, coordinating activities among internal and external stakeholders.
Perform or review engineering analyses and studies, detailed scopes, alternatives, conceptual designs, and recommended fixes to support safe and reliable generation asset operations.
Work with the supervisor and Project Manager to solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts and proposals, including EPC proposals; direct resulting work and review consultant contracts for technical compliance.
Interpret and apply applicable codes.
Approve and stamp technical reports, specifications, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
Represent PG&E to internal and external organizations as required.
Identify gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and recommend process improvements.
Provide other engineering and project management duties as assigned.
Direct project-related work and administer contracts with contractors and vendors; provide information, conduct limited discussions, and obtain approvals from regulatory agencies.
Coordinate and report progress, exchange information, manage meetings, and provide documentation to internal project stakeholders.