Associate Electrical Engineer — Field & Lab Testing

PG&E; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer in Danville/San Ramon to support testing, evaluation, and application of technologies across transmission, distribution, generation, and substation assets. Under guidance of senior staff, you will perform electrical testing, engineering analysis, equipment evaluations, and failure investigations in field and lab environments.

Assignments include grounding and touch potential assessments, arc-flash studies, cable diagnostics, and equipment testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Up to two years of related engineering, internship, laboratory, utility, or field experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering testing, analysis, and investigative methods.
• Familiarity with transmission, distribution, generation, or substation equipment.
• Basic analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear technical calculations, documentation, and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and internal clients.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Ability and willingness to perform field assignments and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic electrical engineering principles to perform testing, calculations, analysis, and equipment evaluations under guidance.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing of transmission and substation equipment using established procedures.
• Support investigations involving equipment failures, safety incidents, and wildfire-related events.
• Evaluate electrical equipment including transformers, breakers, batteries, cables, and insulators.
• Collect and document test data, equipment condition information, and inspection findings.
• Support grounding and touch-potential assessments and arc-flash studies.
• Assist with root-cause investigations through testing and technical analysis.
• Develop and evaluate test methods, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate monitoring and sensing technologies for utility assets.
• Contribute to economic evaluations of emerging technologies to improve safety and reliability.
• Prepare calculations, test plans, technical documentation, and presentations for senior staff.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, contractors, manufacturers, laboratories, and clients.
• Develop technical proficiency through field and lab work, training, and mentorship.
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and documentation.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Investigative

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification

Job description

PG&E seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer in Danville/San Ramon to support testing, evaluation, and application of technologies across transmission, distribution, generation, and substation assets. Under guidance of senior staff, you will perform electrical testing, engineering analysis, equipment evaluations, and failure investigations in field and lab environments.

Assignments include grounding and touch potential assessments, arc-flash studies, cable diagnostics, and equipment testing.