Substation Project Engineer - Hybrid, Entry Level

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Fresno invites applications for an entry-level Project Engineer within Electric Engineering. This role provides technical engineering support for routine projects, including gathering data, applying engineering principles, and assisting project managers, construction personnel, and other partners to assess needs, scope, costs, and procurements.

The position offers hybrid work from home and a remote office within PG&E's service territory.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
• 1 year of experience in electrical engineering and design

Responsibilities

• Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Prepares cost estimates.
• Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks.
• Establishes engineering schedule.
• Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
• Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents.
• Co-ordinates with other lines of business to ensure designs meet criteria, quality, and scope.
• Approves revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
• Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects.
• Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
• Participates in periodic design review meetings.
• Coordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
• Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems.

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Fresno invites applications for an entry-level Project Engineer within Electric Engineering. This role provides technical engineering support for routine projects, including gathering data, applying engineering principles, and assisting project managers, construction personnel, and other partners to assess needs, scope, costs, and procurements.

The position offers hybrid work from home and a remote office within PG&E's service territory.