Power Generation Project Engineer (Structural)

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Auburn, CA

1d•$120,888 - $188,840•Onsite

About The Position

This is a journey-level Project Engineer position in Power Generation, focused on structural engineering. The role 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 at power generation and infrastructure facilities. It requires mastery of Associate-level Project Engineer duties, a current professional engineering license, sound engineering and project management judgment, working knowledge of industry practices and equipment, and the ability to develop and implement multiple projects with minimal supervision. The engineer manages multiple moderately complex projects and issues, plans work under limited general direction, and supports more experienced engineers and project managers on larger or more complex efforts. The position works with internal teams, contractors, vendors, consultants, construction firms, and regulatory agencies to direct project work, coordinate information, administer contracts, and obtain approvals. Duties vary by assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited U.S. curriculum or equivalent international qualification.
Current California Professional Engineer 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.
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.
Ability to independently plan work and manage multiple moderately complex issues and projects with limited general direction.
Ability to apply engineering and project-management principles, make informed technical and business judgments, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ability to coordinate project work with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, vendors, consultants, construction firms, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, provide technical direction, and work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; advanced coursework or a graduate degree in structural engineering.
California Civil Engineer PE with demonstrated structural engineering competency; California Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
Experience evaluating, designing, rehabilitating, or modifying structural systems at power generation and hydroelectric facilities, including powerhouses, dams, appurtenant structures, spillways, intake and outlet structures, equipment foundations, buildings, bridges, retaining structures, and water conveyance facilities.
Proficiency in structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and foundations, including seismic evaluation, condition assessment, constructability review, and repair or retrofit design for existing facilities.
Familiarity with structural and seismic codes, standards such as ACI, ASCE, and AISC, and industry practices for generation infrastructure.
Experience preparing or reviewing calculations, design criteria, drawings, specifications, technical reports, and construction submittals.
Familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) requirements, reviews, submittals, construction authorization, inspection coordination, and closeout for regulated hydroelectric and dam-safety projects.
Experience coordinating with dam safety and geotechnical engineers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, O&M personnel, construction teams, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), including developing or modifying models, evaluating inputs and assumptions, and interpreting results.
Ability to manage and complete several concurrent projects, depending on 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, project scopes, and implementation plans, and provide in-depth investigation and analysis support to O&M.
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.
Ability to function as a journey-level project manager on moderately scoped projects or support more experienced project managers on larger or more complex projects.
Track record of building consensus on moderately complex or controversial issues and persuading others to act on agreements.
Ability to provide clear technical direction and guidance to less experienced engineers, project managers, drafters, and analysts, and to provide training as needed.
Ability to oversee and direct consultants, suppliers, and construction firms; understand contracting principles and options; manage moderately complex contracts; and negotiate and resolve contract disputes.
Track record of taking ownership of problems and solutions, identifying process gaps, and recommending improvements.
Track record of working with senior engineers and project managers to further professional development.
Proactive development of engineering and project-management skills through industry associations, conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, or formal education.

Responsibilities

Lead design and/or project management efforts for moderately complex generation projects, including discipline-specific, multidisciplinary, or programmatic projects.
Provide broad and in-depth technical support to operations and maintenance staff, including incident investigation and corrective-action development.
Control project scope, schedule, cost, and quality throughout the project life cycle and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
Perform or review engineering analyses and studies, define scope, assess alternatives, develop conceptual designs, and recommend fixes to support safe and reliable generation assets.
Work with supervisors and project managers to solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts and proposals, including EPC proposals, and direct the resulting work.
Review consultant contracts for technical compliance.
Interpret and apply applicable codes.
Approve and stamp technical reports, specifications, new drawings, and revisions to existing project drawings.
Represent PG&E with internal and external organizations as required.
Identify gaps between current business practices and objectives and recommend process improvements.
Perform other engineering- and project-management-related duties as assigned.