Project Engineer, Transmission Line

Requisition ID # 171340 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Strategy & Growth Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Fresno Department Overview The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers. Position Summary This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC)subject to collective bargaining. This is a journey-level engineer position that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of more complex projects. The Journey engineer uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal supervision. This person works closely with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of the Associate project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing technical studies and reports, and providing guidance to contractors and outside vendors. Travel to/from various project-related function is required approximately 20% of the time. 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. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. The annual salary range is: CA Minimum, $115,128 CA Maximum, $175,080 Job Responsibilities Resolves problems of moderate scope. Assignments typically require standard solutions. Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives; progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy in process and upon completion. Will perform functions of Associate level Engineer and in addition: Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs. Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors. Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings. Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports. Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals. Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance. Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations. Participates in the development of effective restoration plans. Assists in root cause analysis. Reviews and approves reports, job estimates, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects. In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures. Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and design Desired: EIT or current and active California PE license Strong familiarity with G.O. 95, NESC, and PG&E transmission and distribution line standards and construction practices Strong familiarity with Transmission Line Engineering tools, i.e. PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc. Capable of leading project teams, providing solid guidance to design engineers and other stakeholders Able to manage scope, schedule, and cost of multiple projects concurrently Able to manage and forecast resource-loaded schedules for all projects Able to work with internal and external customers and suppliers Develop RFPs (request for proposal), manage and oversee contract design teams Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing, cross-functional engineering disciplines (T-Line, Tower, Civil, Distribution, Fiber). Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations. Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions. Interprets applicable codes, industry standards, regulations, and educates others. Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations