Power Generation Project Engineer, Associate (Civil)

Location

Auburn, California

Requisition ID # 172103

Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Energy Delivery Work Type: Hybrid

Department Overview

Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.

Position Summary

This Associate Level Project Engineer position is the first in a progression; the job performs tasks of limited scope under the guidance of more senior engineers and project managers. This job provides engineering, project management, and technical support to O&M staff, for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities. Projects are normally discipline specific of limited to moderate complexity, and may include upgrades or replacement of turbine/generator, boiler, auxiliary equipment or minor improvements to civil water conveyance or infrastructure features. Job duties will vary by assignment. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work.

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. This position is expected in office/field 75% of the time.

A reasonable salary range is: Minimum: $95,172 Maximum: $142,956

Job Responsibilities

• Fully understands Power Gen safety program and requirements; looks for and resolves unsafe situations; models safe behavior through personal actions and design efforts; holds themselves and others accountable for safety; and contributes to Power Gen's safety programs.
• Actively participates on a small number of Power Gen project teams as the discipline (civil, electrical, or mechanical) engineer or project manager, or in support of more experienced engineers. Coordinates project activities with other disciplines as needed.
• Provides appropriate design criteria and calculations; ensures proper checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation.
• Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks.
• Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
• Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
• Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems. Supports start-up tests and field inspections as assigned.
• Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects, working with more experienced engineers and project managers.
• Ensures all drawings affected by design changes are updated in a timely manner to reflect as-built conditions. Ensures field design changes are properly managed.
• With the support from supervisors and more experienced engineers and project managers, provides technical direction/oversight to consultants and contractors.
• Provides technical direction to Design Engineers and Drafters; ensures quality checking of all work; engineer may perform duties of Design Engineers as needed for training and delivery on project commitments.
• Provides and/or works with more experienced engineers and project managers to provide technical assessments and/or project management services for operating and/or maintenance problems, where needed.
• In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures to support assessment and corrective actions.
• Supports O&M by serving as the "on-call supervisor" on a periodic basis.
• Supports more experienced engineers and project managers and/or provides traditional project management services for small to medium projects.

Qualifications

Minimum

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
• Successful completion of the NCES FE Exam and submission of documentation to obtain California E.I.T. examination within 150 days of hiring.
• At least 18 months of engineering and/or project management experience and demonstrated performance in related industry; or demonstrated skill development and performance in Power Gen's EIT program, or completion of PG&E's college new hire program.

Desired

• BS in Civil Engineering Degree is preferred.
• Current and active California PE license desired.
• Proficient business computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project).
• Ability to combine technical & business judgment in applying engineering and project management principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; effectively communicates orally and in writing.