Requisition ID # 163928
Job Category: Power Generation; Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Operations - Other
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Angels Camp
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 1000 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 is a journey-level Mechanical Project Engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level Project Engineer skills and duties and provides complete engineering & design, project management, and technical support to O&M staff for a wide range of moderately complex issues and multiple medium to large capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities.
The position requires a comprehensive knowledge of job functions and proficiency in applying sound engineering and project management principles; recognition as a professionally licensed engineer; a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment; ability to develop and implement all aspects of multiple assigned projects; use of independent judgment; enhanced verbal and written communication skills; and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Job Responsibilities
* Performs functions of Associate level Project Engineer, but for more complex and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. In addition, job duties include, but are not limited to:
* Leads design and/or project management efforts for moderately complex generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature.
* Provides broad and in-depth technical support to O&M as needed including incident investigation and development of corrective actions.
* Proactively controls scope, schedule, cost, and quality of designs and projects throughout project life cycle; including coordinating related activities of all project internal & external stakeholders.
* Performs and/or reviews engineering analyses and studies, detailed scope, viable alternatives, conceptual designs, and recommended fixes to ensure safe/reliable operation of generation assets.
* Collaboratively with supervisor and Project Manager, solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals, including EPC from engineering and/or project management consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and directs resulting work.
* Interprets and applies applicable codes.
* Approves and stamps technical reports, specifications, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
* Works with supervisors and others to represent PG&E to internal and external organizations as required.
* Identifies gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and provides recommendations for process improvements to address gaps.
* Other job duties as assigned as related to Engineering and Project Management.
Qualifications
* A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
* Successful candidates to obtain a California PE license within 18 months of hiring. Failure to obtain the California PE license within the 18 months will result in demotion to Associate Project Engineer.
* Mastery of the Associate level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated leadership, knowledge, and ability to perform the job duties of the Journey level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of three years of cumulative experience in project engineering, design, and construction.
Purpose, Virtues and Stands
Our Purpose explains 'why' we exist:
* Delivering for our hometowns
* Serving our planet
* Leading with love
Our Virtues capture 'who' we need to be:
* Trustworthy
* Empathetic
* Curious
* Tenacious
* Nimble
* Owners
Our Stands are 'what' we will achieve together:
* Everyone and everything is always safe
* Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
* It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
* Clean and resilient energy for all
* Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
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