Substation Project Engineer
Location: Fresno, Sacramento, Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities
• Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors.
• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
• Assists in root cause analysis.
• Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
• Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
• Participates in the development of effective restoration plans.
• Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
• Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
• Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
• Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents.
• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
• Approves reports, 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.
• Responds, in emergencies, to facility failures.
• Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
• Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.
• Resolves problems of moderate scope, typically requiring standard solutions.
• 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.
• External contacts are primarily coordinating with contractors and vendors. Internal contacts are with clients and project team members.
• May guide the work of less experienced team members.
• Exchanges information with others outside the team.
• May partner to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.
• Capable of coordinating with project team and has basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of project managers. Able to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments.
• Able to work with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations.
• Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
• Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.
• Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
• Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations.
• Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
• 3 years of cumulative experience in power system engineering and design
Desired:
• Experience in substation engineering and design
• California PE license