Sr. Innovation Engineer - ATS

Requisition ID # 155861 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: San Ramon

 

 

Department Overview:
Applied Technology Services (ATS) is an internal service organization that provides high quality technical services and expertise on an as-needed basis to all lines of business at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Based at PG&E’s San Ramon Technology Center, ATS is a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 120 engineers and technical personnel who perform work in the ATS San Ramon offices and laboratories, and in the field. This Sr. Innovation Engineer role reports under the Inspection and Equipment Innovation section at ATS.

 

Position Summary:
The Innovation Engineer is directly responsible for leading and managing new inspection technology projects for ATS as well as other projects that may arise to support ATS’ vision to provide value high-value, innovative, proactive solutions to PG&E business units in a cost-effective way. In addition, the engineer will be responsible for strategic planning, managing, budgeting, communications, performance, and continuous improvement for projects. The engineer will ensure projects execute efficiently and effectively for our clients, and align with our True North Strategy.

 

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.  Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

 

A reasonable salary range is:

• Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area)  $122,000.00
• Mid Base Salary (Bay Area)  $158,000.00
• Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area)  $194,000.00

 

Responsibilities:
•    Engages with external research organizations, consortia, and academia to identify and adapt innovative solutions in the Applied Technology Services (ATS) business to improve safety, customer satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and environmental impact. 
•    Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify and evaluate new technology ideas and equipment, and to evaluate and operationalize promising technologies.
•    Partners with and obtain buy-in from internal stakeholders and leadership to organize and prioritize projects to evaluate new inspection technologies.
•    Manages project evaluation results and prepares presentations, recommendations for internal clients and/or leadership.
•    Maintain an open line of communication with all stakeholders involved with the program and provide critical updates with respect to program.
•    Provides subject matter expertise in technology research and development. Expands knowledge in these disciplines by keeping track of new scientific publications.
•    Completes assignments of broad scope and complexity with few precedents or standards requiring integration of information from a variety of sources. Performs lead role in determining scope, schedule, budget and resources needed.
•    Identifies innovations and cost- reduction potential of new and existing technologies while ensuring that new project ideas are aligned with the company’s True North Strategy.
•    Interface with clients regarding status of project or to collect more information. Ensure client expectations for project are met. Provide client support, as required.
•    Design and standardize the test plans for assignments/projects and select standards, methods and protocols. Reviews design and test plans with senior peer or supervisor.
•    Develop and implement metrics to measure the success of the program.
•    Provides coaching and oversight to associate and rotational engineers and interns.
•    Carry out the job responsibilities of a senior ATS Engineer and work under direction of program lead (Expert Innovation engineer).

 

Qualifications:
Minimum:
•    Bachelor’s degree in related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or its equivalent in education and experience.
•    Minimum of 5 years of engineering or related experience 

 

Desired:

•   10-15% travel

•    Expertise in engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques.
•    Knowledge of current and new technologies used in technical testing in a