March 27, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Civil Design Engineer, Substation

Organization:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Region:
Canada, California, Sacramento
End of contest:
June 25, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Substation engineer
Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
  • Design and retrofit steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, anchorage, retaining walls, control buildings and equipment supports per PG&E Design Criteria.
  • Design access roads, drainage and soil retention systems, and grading and layout of new substations.
  • Design spill containment systems for large oil-filled electrical equipment for environmental compliance.
  • Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation Bentley Substation 3D software.
  • Provide Construction Administration assistance to the Responsible Engineer, including review of shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
  • Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
  • Travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or graduating with a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering by June 2026; or its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License by day 1 of hire

Desired:

  • 1 year of experience in structural engineering
  • Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • EIT or PE License
  • Knowledge of building codes including ASCE 7, CBC, ACI 318 and AISC 360
  • Experience with SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software
  • Experienced with MS Office
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Contact

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

77 Beale St

San Francisco

California United States

www.pge.com