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.
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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Minimum: $ 95,172
Maximum: $142,956
Job Responsibilities
- Initial assignments from the tasks below will require direction and supervision; as experience is gained, independence and responsibility will expand and the need for supervision will decrease. Job duties will vary by assignment and include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates full understanding of Power Generation safety programs and requirements; proactively identifies and resolves unsafe situations; models safe behavior through personal actions and design efforts; holds self and others accountable for safety; and actively contributes to Power Generation safety initiatives.
- Actively participates in the Field Document Management team as a discipline (electrical or mechanical) engineer or project manager, or in support of more experienced engineers on other teams, as assigned. Coordinates project activities with other disciplines and departments as needed.
- Investigates and resolves discrepancies, errors, or issues within Power Generation documents to support completion of engineering and project-related tasks.
- Provides technical expertise and direction to Field Engineering Assistants and Field Design Engineers within the team; engineers may perform Field Design Engineer duties as needed to support training objectives and meet project delivery commitments.
- Under direction, verifies that engineering documentation is accurate and representative of assets as they exist in the field.
- Develops appropriate design criteria and calculations; ensures proper checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
- Prepares engineering project forecasts, tracks progress, updates forecasts as needed, and provides periodic status updates to supervisors and project stakeholders.
- Under direction and within delegated authority, reviews and approves engineering documents and drawings.
- Supports the development and maintenance of engineering standards and process documentation to promote consistency and continuous improvement.
- Ensures all drawings affected by design changes are updated in a timely manner to accurately reflect As-Found and As-Built conditions. Ensures field design changes are properly documented and managed in accordance with established processes.
- With support from supervisors and senior engineers or project managers, provides technical direction and oversight to consultants and contractors, as assigned.
- Provides, and/or works with more experienced engineers and project managers to deliver technical assessments and project management support for operating and maintenance-related issues, as needed.
- In emergency situations, promptly responds to facility failures to support engineering assessment and development of corrective actions.
- Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities.
- Obtains commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans.
- Obtains management approval as required and is responsible for ongoing project tracking, analysis, and resolution of cost, scope, resource, and schedule issues.
- Ensures project documentation is accurately maintained, current, and stored in the appropriate system of record.
- In collaboration with supervisors, prepares, evaluates, and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants and manages/reviews the resulting work.
- Communicates project status on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders using appropriate communication methods.
- Ensures implementation of applicable engineering, project management, and quality standards
- Some job duties overlap with the Project Management classifications.
- Performs other duties as assigned related to Engineering and Project Management.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
77 Beale St
San Francisco
California United States
www.pge.com
