March 28, 2024
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Power Generation Project Engineer, Associate (ESC)

Organization:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Region:
United States, California, Storrie
End of contest:
February 13, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Project engineer
Description
Company

Based in San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. And we deliver some of the nation#s cleanest energy to our customers in Northern and Central California. For PG&E, Together, Building a Better California is not just a slogan. Its the very core of our mission and the scale by which we measure our success. We know that the nearly 16 million people who do business with our company count on our more than 24,000 employees for far more than the delivery of utility services. They, along with every citizen of the state we call home, also expect PG&E to help improve their quality of life, the economic vitality of their communities, and the prospect for a better future fueled by clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Department Overview

PG&E's Power Generation Department manages and operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high elevation in California mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Position Summary

This Associate Level Project Engineer position is the first in a progression; the job performs tasks of limited scope under the guidance of more senior engineers and project managers. This job provides engineering, project management, and technical support to O&M staff, for small to medium capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities. Projects are normally discipline specific of limited to moderate complexity, and may include upgrades or replacement of turbine/generator, boiler, auxiliary equipment or minor improvements to civil water conveyance or infrastructure features. Job duties will vary by assignment. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work.

Job Responsibilities

Initial assignments from the tasks below will require direction and supervision; with experience the independence and responsibility will expand and the need for supervision will decrease. Jobs duties will vary by assignment and include, but are not limited to:

  • 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 (civil, electrical, or mechanical) engineer or project manager, or in support of more experienced engineers. Coordinates project activities with other disciplines as needed.
  • Provides appropriate design criteria and calculations; ensures proper checking, design reviews, approvals, and documentation.
  • -nvestigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
  • Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
  • Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
  • Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems. Supports start-up tests and field inspections as assigned.
  • Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects, working with more experienced engineers and project managers.
  • Ensures all drawings affected by design changes are updated in a timely manner to reflect as-built conditions. Ensures field design changes are properly managed.
  • With the support from supervisors and more experienced engineers and project managers, provides technical direction/oversight to consultants and contractors.
  • Provides technical direction to Design Engineers and Drafters; ensures quality checking of all work; engineer may perform duties of Design Engineers as needed for training and delivery on project commitments.
  • Provides and/or works with more experienced engineers and project managers to provide technical assessments and/or project management services for operating and/or maintenance problems, where needed.
  • In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures to support assessment and corrective actions
  • Supports O&M by serving as the "on-call supervisor" on a periodic basis.
  • Supports more experienced engineers and project managers and/or provides traditional project management services for small to medium projects, including:
  • Develops and defines, documents, freezes, and obtains stakeholder concurrence of project scope and objectives
  • Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities
  • Obtains commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans
  • Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for on-going project tracking, analysis and resolution of project cost, scope, resource and schedule issues
  • Ensures project documentation is maintained
  • Collaboratively with supervisor, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manages resulting work.
  • Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
  • Assures implementation of applicable quality standards
  • Some job duties overlap with the Project Management classifications.
  • Other duties as assigned as related to Engineering and Project Management

Manages multiple routine to moderately complex issues and projects and resolves problems of limited scope and/or supports more experienced engineers and/or project managers on more complex and large scope projects. Assignments typically require application of standard solutions, but may include a moderate level of innovation. Under general direction, independently plans & manages work to meet commitments and assigned objectives. Progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy & adequacy throughout process.

External contacts typically involve oversight by more experienced engineers and/or project managers and include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors; and providing information and conducting limited discussions with external stakeholders.

Internal contacts are primarily with Power Gen personnel, including O&M clients and project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations.

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Contact

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

77 Beale St

San Francisco

California United States

www.pge.com