Hybrid Senior R&D Engineer - Testing & Innovation Lead

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Danville (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an engineer to provide engineering, testing and analysis services across multiple disciplines to identify, diagnose and solve technical problems for various company organizations. The role conducts inspections, failure analysis, performance assessments, and develops bid proposals.

It partners with management to create solutions and supports the reliability of the grid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical or related).
• 5 years of job-related experience.
• Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• PE-Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Travel required; frequency 10%–75% depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and provides oversight to lower level peers; reviews test designs for feasibility and objectives.
• Determines customer expectations; ensures deliverables meet satisfaction objectives.
• Expands knowledge across specialty areas; develops expertise.
• Leads complex tests with support from higher level peers.
• Executes assignments with broad scope and integrates information from multiple sources.
• Leads scope, schedule, budget and resources for projects.
• Oversees assembly of technical systems and prototypes; modifies components as needed.
• Develops test protocols and analyzes data; evaluates performance under simulated conditions.
• Compiles results and prepares presentations and recommendations for leadership.
• Represents PG&E at industry meetings or seminars when required.
• Prepares estimates for client bids with oversight from seniors.
• Prepares technical reports and specifications to define problems and solutions.
• Identifies process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Masters Degree or equivalent experience

PE-Professional Engineer license

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an engineer to provide engineering, testing and analysis services across multiple disciplines to identify, diagnose and solve technical problems for various company organizations. The role conducts inspections, failure analysis, performance assessments, and develops bid proposals.

It partners with management to create solutions and supports the reliability of the grid.