Associate Substation Project Engineer

Job Title: Associate Substation Project Engineer

About the Role

This is an entry-level Project Engineer job that works under the general technical direction of more experienced engineers. The position is represented by Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC), subject to collective bargaining. This position is hybrid, with work from a remote office and the assigned work location within the PG&E Service Territory.

Key Responsibilities

Initial assignments will require direction and supervision; independence and responsibility will expand with experience.

• Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments.
• Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
• 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.
• Coordinates with other lines of business to ensure designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US.
• 1 year of experience in (power system) electrical engineering and design (Desired).