Hybrid R&D Engineer — Grid Innovation & Testing

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

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Ramon, CA is seeking an engineer to provide engineering, testing and analysis across multiple disciplines, diagnose and solve technical problems, and support client bids. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned onsite location based on business need.

PG&E provides a salary range that reflects the Bay Area, with a minimum of $109,000 and a maximum of $175,000, highly dependent on education, licenses and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.).
• Job-related experience, 3 years.
• Masters Degree or equivalent experience.
• PE-Professional Engineer license.
• Travel required; frequency depends on assignment (10% -75%).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with peers to prepare technical reports and specifications and to identify, define, and solve problems.
• Continually identifies and escalates testing or process improvements.
• Participates in identifying innovations and cost-reduction potential of new and existing technologies.
• Independently performs routine engineering analysis and performs lead role in determining scope, schedule, budget and resources needed. Prepares cost and materials estimates for use in client bid proposals.
• Assists senior peers on more complex tests and projects, participating in planning, budgeting and testing.
• Completes multiple projects concurrently. Prepares tests and studies. Evaluates performance of parts, assemblies or systems under simulated operating conditions. Records results and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Develops test protocols, models, test technologies and analyzes data. May assist in the development of technical policies and procedures.
• Modifies prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
• Begins to develop knowledge in other areas of specialty/discipline or continues to focus on one area and increases depth of knowledge.
• May interface with clients regarding status of project or to collect more information. Ensures client expectations for project are met.

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Ramon, CA is seeking an engineer to provide engineering, testing and analysis across multiple disciplines, diagnose and solve technical problems, and support client bids. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned onsite location based on business need.

PG&E provides a salary range that reflects the Bay Area, with a minimum of $109,000 and a maximum of $175,000, highly dependent on education, licenses and experience.