Mechanical Project Engineer, Associate Power Generation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks an Associate Level Project Engineer to provide engineering, project management and technical support for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation facilities.

The role supports O&M staff in completing turbine/generator, boiler and civil water conveyance projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
• Current and active Engineering-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certification
• Current and active California PE license
• At least 18 months of engineering and/or project management experience and demonstrated performance in related industry; or demonstrated skill development and performance in Power Gen’s EIT program, or completion of PG&E’s college new hire program

Responsibilities

• Fully understands Power Gen safety program and requirements; looks for and resolves unsafe situations; models safe behavior through personal actions and design efforts; holds themselves and others accountable for safety; and contributes to Power Gen’s safety programs.
• Actively participates on a small number of Power Gen project teams as the discipline engineer or project manager, coordinating project activities with other disciplines.
• Provides design criteria and calculations; ensures checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation.
• Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
• Reviews and approves project material procurement lists, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
• Provides construction support and evaluates/remedies field construction problems; supports start-up tests and field inspections.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Engineering

EIT Certification

California PE license

1.5+ years engineering experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks an Associate Level Project Engineer to provide engineering, project management and technical support for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation facilities.

The role supports O&M staff in completing turbine/generator, boiler and civil water conveyance projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.