Civil Design Engineer, Electric Transmission Line

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Fresno is seeking a Civil Design Engineer for Electric Transmission Line. The role focuses on civil design for transmission poles and towers, including structure and foundation analysis and development of civil drawings.

The position is entry-level, hybrid, and based in PG&E’s service territory. It requires a civil/structural degree by 2026, with EIT/PE a plus, and offers hourly compensation within the bargaining-range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering by December 2026 or equivalent education/experience including design drafting.
• Valid California Driver's License by Day 1 of hire.
• Experience in structural engineering.
• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• EIT or PE License.
• Experience in PLS-TOWER.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe practices per Corporate Safety policy.
• Prepare designs, calculations, drawings and layouts from field inspections and sketches.
• Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with stakeholders.
• Check drawings and designs for accuracy and conformance.
• Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS tools.
• Foster teamwork and innovative approaches to work.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Civil/Structural design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

MS degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

MicroStation

PLS-TOWER

PLS-CADD

PLS POLE

Job description

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Civil Design Engineer, Electric Transmission Line

Requisition ID# 175273

Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects.Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.

The Civil Engineering and Design team in Electric Engineering is responsible for civil engineering work for PG&E’s transmission poles and towers. Civil design includes, but not limited to, structure and foundation analysis and design, as well as reviewing and developing civil drawings.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

Under supervision and with latitude for independent action or decision, this entry-level position performs engineering work on a professional level in design of engineering jobs, projects, or parts thereof.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the timeofthe job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to anindividualwill be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses orcertifications,experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internalequity.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $46.94 to $78.14,subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
• Prepares designs, calculations, drawings, layouts and/or studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, rough diagrams, specifications, and/or instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures.
• Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance.
• Checks drawings, designs, and others’ work.
• Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS CADD software. You will use a variety of design tools, including but not limited to MicroStation for drawing development, SAP2000, PLS Tower, PLS POLE, and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
• Foster teamwork & innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively.
• Travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering or graduating with a BS in civil or structural engineering by December 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
• Experience in structural engineering
• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EIT or PE License
• Experience in PLS-TOWER

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

OurPurposeexplains "why" we exist:

• Delivering for our hometowns
• Serving our planet
• Leading with love

OurVirtuescapture "who" we need to be:

• Trustworthy
• Curious
• Nimble
• Owners

OurStandsare "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

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires aworkforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice

PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.