Senior Fleet Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Davis, CA

1d•$108,000 - $173,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing mechanical engineering and technical expertise for all PG&E fleet vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities, quality assurance, and testing. Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications. Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures, evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions. Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected. Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering (i.e.: Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Metallurgical) or equivalent experience
Five (5) years of related experience
Knowledge and experience with team building and project management
Knowledge and experience with budget planning and management
Technical analysis and critical thinking skills
Problem analysis and resolution skills
Quality assurance, inspection, and control skills
Forecasting, modeling, and statistical analysis skills
Mathematical, algebraic, and geometric calculation skills
Organizational and interpersonal skills
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of certificate and/or coursework from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) program
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Fleet vehicle operations experience
Utility industry experience
Prior experience with automotive and truck maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Provides advanced mechanical engineering and technical expertise for vehicles and parts
Collaborates with PG&E’s Department of Transportation (DOT) and Regulatory Compliance to ensure that all transportation services vehicles and parts are within compliance of company policies, federal, state, and local regulations, and/or vendor warranty and safety recalls
Evaluates and reviews the quality, creditability, reliability of services performed by vehicle and parts manufacturers and vendors
Reviews the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications
Develops and/or revises current procedures, processes, and practices regarding diagnosis and determination of root causes for vehicle and parts issues
Establishes and evaluates project risk and opportunity assessments including modeling and simulation analysis to engineering management.
Develops and forecasts production schedules, cost estimates, and economic analysis for the design and development of new vehicles and parts including unit cost, lifespan, and rate/return on investment
Approves and reviews the performance of vehicle and parts inspections within vendor locations
Reviews all capital spending plans and operating metrics, and provides consolidated summary reports and relevant recommendations to engineering management
May provide training, guidance, and instruction to lower job level fleet engineers