Field Engineer

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an Engineer/Construction professional to support gas construction projects. The role involves pre- and post-job reviews, site surveys, estimating, and coordination of shutdowns in a DOT-covered, on-site environment.

Travel is about 50% with potential overnight stays; the position follows union wage rates and requires a technical degree or equivalent experience. Provisions for field sketches and 100% accuracy in As-Built drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction required or 2 years related experience with coursework.
• Must have a California Driver's License and be at least 18 years old.
• Experience with CAD or hand drafting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering services for gas construction projects.
• Conduct pre- and post-job reviews, site surveys, and pre-checks.
• Coordinate shut-downs and ensure correct material quoting for controls.
• Review regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy and prepare layouts.
• Support scheduling and contractor invoicing; assist in project meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Hand drafting

MS Word

Excel

SAP

SRM

Outlook

Job description

Requisition ID # 174033

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Gas Construction Measurement and controls group responsibilities are for the safe completion of construction projects on gas Transmission and Distribution assets delivered on time and within budget. Gas Construction Measurement and controls group ensures projects are built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory requirements. Gas Construction Measurement and controls group also works with contractors to complete construction projects throughout the PG&E system on various types of projects.

Position Summary

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

This position is responsible for completing pre and post job reviews, pre-checking the work prior to construction, creating estimates and reviewing all regional As-Built packages. This may involve attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments and/or outside jurisdictional agencies. Also, this position may support crews during construction, such as coordinating shutdowns, ensuring material type is correct, and compliance with NEC requirements. When the work is completed this position will be responsible for closing out estimates, completing post construction checks, along with reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for 100% accuracy. Some assistance is required to the Scheduling group when scheduling out the work.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

Travel is estimated to be about 50% of the time with some overnight stays.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate 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 hourly rate 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. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $53.71 to $80.48. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting hourly rate for this position is $53.71, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering services
• Conduct job reviews, pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys
• Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns
• Investigate customer/3rd party issues pertaining to General Construction projects
• Support General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding construction of jobs
• Pre and post construction estimates, complete pre and post-construction checks, complete as-built and review contractor invoices
• Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects
• Ensure correct materials are quoted and utilized for pneumatic and electrical controls
• Uses computer to do research and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles, copies, files and mails reports; uses phone, copier, scanner, fax machines; reproduces maps, plans, diagrams and drawings; specs out and orders supplies and materials; prepares service orders
• Communicates with supervisors, public officials, general public and customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems, proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project
• Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record: locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts, construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings
• Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems
• Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and existing facilities
• Reviews all regional As-Built packages for 100% accuracy
• Host project construction status meetings
• Maintain projects field labor hour input

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction disciplines; or 2 years experience and supplemental education which establishes the ability to perform the duties. Supplemental education is defined as coursework emphasizing science and engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three areas (transcripts needed for verification): Physics, Principles of Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math -- including trigonometry and basic calculus, and minimum of 30 quarter or 20 semester units at an accredited college is required. Acquiring an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate will satisfy the supplemental education requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License

Desired:

• Experience in CAD or hand draft skills, preferably both
• Knowledge of As-Built documentation and process
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, SRM and Outlook