Power Generation Project Engineer, Associate (Mechanical)

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Angels Camp, CA

1d•$99,936 - $150,108•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Level Power Generation Project Engineer provides engineering, project management, and technical support to operations and maintenance staff for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities. Projects are normally discipline-specific and may involve turbine/generator, boiler, or auxiliary equipment upgrades or replacement, as well as minor improvements to civil water conveyance or infrastructure features. Duties vary by assignment. Initial work is performed with direction and supervision; independence and responsibility increase with experience. The role manages multiple routine to moderately complex issues and projects, or supports more experienced engineers and project managers on larger or more complex work. Under general direction, the engineer plans and manages work to meet commitments and objectives, with periodic review of technical accuracy and adequacy. The role may serve as a discipline engineer or project manager on project teams; develop project scope, plans, forecasts, schedules and cost estimates; coordinate design, procurement, construction support, inspections, testing, documentation and stakeholder communications; and provide technical oversight to consultants, contractors, design engineers and drafters. It also supports operating and maintenance needs, including emergency facility-failure assessments and periodic on-call supervisor duties. The position is an ESC-represented exempt classification subject to collective bargaining. The work type is hybrid, and the job location is Angels Camp.

Requirements

A four-year BS degree in Engineering from an accredited US curriculum, or equivalent education from outside the US.
Current and active Engineering-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification.
Current and active California PE license.
At least 18 months of engineering and/or project management experience with demonstrated performance in a related industry; alternatively, demonstrated skill development and performance in Power Gen’s EIT program, or completion of PG&E’s college new hire program.

Nice To Haves

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
A Mechanical PE license is preferred.
Ability to apply engineering and project management principles and theory.
Ability to identify information needed to solve problems, gather and organize information systematically, develop analyses or support more complex analyses, and prepare basic reports and data displays according to established standards.
Basic understanding of the utility industry, general knowledge of design requirements and industry standards, and ability to develop designs and specifications.
Ability to provide technical or project oversight and direction to consultants, suppliers, and construction firms; understanding of contracting principles and options; ability to contribute to favorable negotiation and resolution of contract disputes.
Ability to manage limited-scope projects or support more experienced project managers on larger projects; understanding of project management practices; ability to lead teams, develop scopes, schedules and cost plans, obtain job authorizations, coordinate activities, and analyze, manage, and communicate progress.
Ability to combine technical and business judgment to determine cost-effective, practical solutions.
Understanding of PG&E financial and business policies, practices, and tools, and ability to apply them to estimating, economic analysis, justification, and approval of moderately complex projects.
Strong communication and analytical skills, including oral and written communication, presenting information in group settings, and facilitating project team meetings.
Ability to build consensus with team members and contractors on basic project and technical issues involving limited controversy.
Organized approach to planning work and meeting project commitments.
Good judgment in decisions and recommendations, including seeking guidance from experienced personnel.
Initiative and proactive action.
Willingness to work with experienced engineers and project managers to further professional development.
Proactive development of engineering and project management skills through industry associations, conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and further formal education.
Proficiency with business computer tools, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

Apply and promote Power Generation safety requirements, identify and resolve unsafe situations, model safe behavior, and contribute to safety programs.
Participate on project teams as the civil, electrical, or mechanical discipline engineer or project manager, or support more experienced engineers; coordinate with other disciplines.
Develop design criteria and calculations, and ensure appropriate checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation.
Investigate resources required for engineering and project-related tasks; prepare and update engineering forecasts and progress reports.
Review and approve project material procurement lists, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
Provide construction support, evaluate field construction problems, recommend resolutions, and support start-up tests and field inspections as assigned.
Procure long-lead-time materials for assigned projects.
Ensure drawings affected by design changes are updated to reflect as-built conditions and that field design changes are properly managed.
Provide technical direction and oversight to consultants and contractors, and direction to Design Engineers and Drafters; ensure work is checked for quality and perform design work as needed.
Provide technical assessments or project management services for operating and maintenance problems.
Respond promptly to facility failures during emergencies to support assessment and corrective actions.
Support O&M by serving periodically as the on-call supervisor.
Develop, document, and obtain stakeholder concurrence on project scope and objectives; establish project teams and clarify roles and responsibilities.
Secure commitment to detailed work plans, including schedule, cost, resources, contingency, and communications; obtain management approvals as needed.
Track projects and analyze and resolve cost, scope, resource, and schedule issues; maintain project documentation and regularly communicate status to stakeholders.
Work with the supervisor to prepare, evaluate, and negotiate contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manage resulting work.
Assure implementation of applicable quality standards and perform other related Engineering and Project Management duties as assigned.
Direct project-related contractor work and administer contracts; provide information and conduct limited discussions with external stakeholders.