Field Engineer: Electric T&D Construction & Planning

PG&E; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in California is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical and engineering services for General Construction and field personnel. The role will work in both field and office capacities, with periodic storm duty and travel 50-75% within the service territory.

Initial duties include learning and potentially supervising field personnel, coordinating with utilities, SAP tracking, scheduling, and project reviews to ensure constructability and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or 2 years of experience with supplemental education / EIT.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by first day of employment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and approve changes in construction drawings or specifications.
• Solve simple and complex engineering problems.
• Layout construction plans.
• May be required to perform duties as an assistant supervisor when size of project requires.
• Direct the activities of employees or crews on job assignments requiring construction engineering expertise.
• Audit work under construction for current construction standards, rules, and regulations.
• Develop Project timelines and milestones; perform scheduling and forecasting.
• Support construction supervisor and foreman by providing technical and engineering expertise in the construction of the project.
• Inspects and monitors the work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications and plans.
• Supervises foreman, other field engineers, field engineering technicians, senior field engineering technicians and other similar field personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Supplemental education / EIT

Tools

SAP

Scheduling

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

PG&E in California is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical and engineering services for General Construction and field personnel. The role will work in both field and office capacities, with periodic storm duty and travel 50-75% within the service territory.

Initial duties include learning and potentially supervising field personnel, coordinating with utilities, SAP tracking, scheduling, and project reviews to ensure constructability and compliance with standards.