Power Generation Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Chico, CA

34d•$153,828 - $197,628•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior-level, ESC-represented exempt position currently subject to collective bargaining. The Senior Project Engineer leads engineering and design, project management, program management, and technical support for Operations and Maintenance staff on complex issues and multiple large capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities. Projects are generally multi-year, involve significant risk management, and may include formal partnering agreements with outside firms. The role requires extensive knowledge of power generation or heavy industry, project and contract management skills, strong verbal and written communication, and sound judgment to independently resolve complex problems under general direction. It also provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Duties vary by assignment and may include privileged and confidential work. The position manages multiple complex issues and projects, plans and conducts work independently toward assigned objectives, and supports Supervising Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Engineers in developing and implementing programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large or complex projects. External interactions include contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, water interests when assigned, and industry associations. Internal interactions primarily involve Power Generation personnel, Operations and Maintenance clients, project teams, and PG&E internal services organizations.

Requirements

Four-year BS degree in Engineering from an accredited U.S. curriculum, or equivalent from outside the United States.
Current and active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction, including at least five years in generation or heavy industry.
Mastery of Associate- and Journey-level Project Engineer duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform Senior-level Project Engineer duties.

Nice To Haves

BS in Mechanical Engineering.
MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or an MBA.
PMI certification.
California Mechanical PE license.
Ability to lead design across a broad scope of multiple medium- to large-scale complex projects, resolve complex technical or contractual issues, and/or manage multiple complex projects using non-standard approaches without supervision.
Extensive generation-industry knowledge, including applicable understanding of the design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, dams, and water conveyance, and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
Technical leadership within a licensed discipline, with extensive calculation, modeling, and analysis capabilities.
Extensive contracting knowledge and contract negotiation and management skills.
As applicable, extensive knowledge of water rights and the ability to apply that knowledge to PG&E's water rights.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including adapting communication styles to audiences and presenting complex information to upper management.
Extensive project management skills, including experienced judgment and organizational savvy in applying and adapting traditional project management techniques.
Ability to build consensus around complex and controversial project and technical issues and persuade others to act on agreements reached.
Track record of ensuring high-quality work by oneself and project team members and overseeing less experienced team members.
Experience integrating industry knowledge and best practices into daily business practices and decision-making, and providing guidance on industry standards and regulations.
Understanding of PG&E financial and business policies and practices, with ability to guide and oversee their incorporation into daily activities.
Ability to identify trends across projects or years and initiate practical system-wide improvements, develop recommendations and implementation plans, and lead implementation.
Track record of professional development through industry associations and conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, or further formal education, and of mentoring less senior engineers and project managers.

Responsibilities

Lead design and/or project management efforts for multiple complex discipline-specific, multidisciplinary, or programmatic projects.
Develop or evolve standards and specifications.
Provide leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned projects and technical work; transfer knowledge and mentor technical and project management employees and teams.
Approve, lead, and/or perform complex risk management and engineering analyses and studies of generation assets, including dynamic and static modeling of structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Lead the development and presentation of findings to internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and vendors.
Interpret, apply, and educate others on applicable industry standards, regulatory codes, and regulations.
Work with supervisors and others to manage external stakeholder relationships, develop regulatory and facility safety strategies, and negotiate complex project and facility safety issues with regulatory agencies and third parties; address water rights as assigned.
Provide guidance on start-up testing, inspections, and condition assessment, and support complex or large-project start-up tests and field inspections.
Conduct meetings and prepare written technical and regulatory documents.
Represent the company to government bodies, conduct site inspections, and work with supervisors to prepare written and verbal communications with regulatory agencies, government organizations, and other third parties.
Develop and champion company-wide best practices.
Present to PG&E officers, agencies, and the public as appropriate.
Manage complex issues and projects, resolve problems of complex scope, and independently plan and conduct work under limited general direction.
Direct project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors; obtain information and approvals from regulatory agencies; coordinate with internal stakeholders and industry associations.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.
Perform other engineering and project management duties as assigned and work with supervisors and principals on some duties.