Substation Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities

· Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors.

· Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.

· Assists in root cause analysis.

· Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.

· Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.

· Participates in the development of effective restoration plans.

· Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.

· Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.

· Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.

· Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents.

· Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.

· Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.

· In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.

· Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.

· Responds, in emergencies, to facility failures.

· Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.

· Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.

· Resolves problems of moderate scope, typically requiring standard solutions.

· Assignments typically require standard solutions.

· Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives; progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy in process and upon completion.

· External contacts are primarily coordinating with contractors and vendors. Internal contacts are with clients and project team members.

· May guide the work of less experienced team members.

· Exchanges information with others outside the team.

· May partner to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.

· Capable of coordinating with project team and has basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of project managers. Able to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments.

· Able to work with internal and external customers and suppliers.

· Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing engineering disciplines.

· Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations.

· Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.

· Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.

· Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.

· Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations.

· Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum:

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US

· 3 years of cumulative experience in power system engineering and design

Desired:

· Experience in substation engineering and design

· California PE license