Electrical Test Engineer – Field & Lab Safety

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Danville/San Ramon is seeking an ATS Career Electrical Engineer to perform electrical testing and engineering analysis in the field and at labs. Responsibilities include grounding safety studies, arc-flash analysis, underground cable testing, EMF program support, and equipment failure analysis.

Live within PG&E service territory. The position involves field and lab work, technical reporting, and collaboration with clients to define requirements and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3 years of job-related experience required.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering analyses, including arc-flash studies, failure investigations, and power system evaluations.
• Support PPE and flame-resistant clothing technical evaluations related to electrical safety.
• Utilize or develop proficiency with LabVIEW and related tools for test data acquisition and analysis.
• Lead and execute field and laboratory testing; prepare technical reports, specifications, and recommendations.
• Apply independent judgment to resolve complex technical issues with moderate precedent and high safety impact.
• Plan and lead projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and support of client proposals.
• Interface with internal and external clients to define requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical expertise to stakeholders and represent PG&E in technical or industry forums as needed.
• Support development, evaluation, and improvement of technologies, processes, and testing methods.

Skills

Electrical engineering

LabVIEW

Data analysis

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

PE-Professional Engineer license

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Danville/San Ramon is seeking an ATS Career Electrical Engineer to perform electrical testing and engineering analysis in the field and at labs. Responsibilities include grounding safety studies, arc-flash analysis, underground cable testing, EMF program support, and equipment failure analysis.

Live within PG&E service territory. The position involves field and lab work, technical reporting, and collaboration with clients to define requirements and deliver