Project Engineer

Project Engineer, Career

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 1-2 days in office per week

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $85.00-$90.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 10% to 15% of time spent for field visits
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. The role is for a journey-level engineer who has mastered Associate engineer skills and duties, and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. The journey engineer exercises independent judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal supervision. Collaboration with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners to assess project needs is essential. Additional responsibilities include developing technical studies and reports, providing guidance to contractors and outside vendors, and traveling to/from project-related functions approximately 20% of the time. This hybrid position requires working from a remote office and an assigned work location within the service territory, based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve problems of moderate scope using standard solutions
• Independently plan work under general direction; progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy
• Perform functions of Associate level Engineer as needed
• Provide technical expertise, conduct engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs
• Present findings to internal teams, contractors, and vendors
• Conduct walkdowns and design review meetings
• Prepare technical documents including design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports
• Develop, evaluate, and recommend alternative project proposals
• Solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts/proposals from engineering consultants
• Review consultant contracts for technical compliance
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations
• Participate in developing restoration plans and assist in root cause analysis
• Approve reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings
• Respond promptly to facility failures in emergencies
• Represent the client to government bodies for assigned projects

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and design

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Electrical transmission line engineering for 115kV-500kV
• Skills in project management

Required Skills

• Independent judgment in applying engineering principles with minimal supervision
• Ability to conduct engineering analyses, technical studies, and develop conceptual designs
• Ability to prepare technical documents including design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports
• Ability to solicit, prepare, and evaluate contracts/proposals from engineering consultants
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable codes and regulations

Preferred Skills

• Strong familiarity with GO 95, NESC, and transmission line standards and construction practices
• Strong familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited U.S. curriculum, or equivalent from outside the U.S.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid work model requiring presence at an assigned work location within the service territory based on business needs
• Travel approximately 10%-20% of the time for field visits and project-related functions
• PPE required: FR Pants, FR Shirt, boots, hard hat, safety vest (vendor provided)
• Laptop and phone will be provided
• Local candidates only
• With prior manager approval, may submit expenses for travel reimbursements

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major utility and energy company serving approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California, making it one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country - transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities - and is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions. The organization employs engineers, tradespeople, technologists, and business professionals who are united by a mission of reliable, safe energy delivery, with safety as a core operating principle that shapes planning, training, and execution across field and office environments.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11015

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