Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, Power Generation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks a senior level Project Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts, manage multi-year capital projects, and provide technical support to O&M staff for generation assets. The role demands extensive project and contract management, risk assessment, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly with regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

Expect leadership, mentoring, and the development of best practices across programs.

Qualifications

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or equivalent.
• Current and active California (CA) Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction; at least five in generation or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads and applies extensive knowledge in design and/or project management for complex projects.
• Develops and/or evolves standards and specifications.
• Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, and quality control for assigned projects and team members.
• Performs extensive risk analyses and studies of generation assets.
• Develops and presents findings to internal and external organizations, including regulators and contractors.
• Interprets, applies, and educates others on industry standards and regulations.
• Manages relationships with external stakeholders and negotiates with regulatory agencies.
• Supports start-up testing, inspections, and condition assessments.
• Conducts meetings and prepares technical and regulatory documents.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

California PE license

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks a senior level Project Engineer to lead engineering and design efforts, manage multi-year capital projects, and provide technical support to O&M staff for generation assets. The role demands extensive project and contract management, risk assessment, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly with regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

Expect leadership, mentoring, and the development of best practices across programs.