Gas Project (Plant) Engineer

Requisition ID # 158975 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Ramon

 

 

Department Overview

 

Gas Operations is on a mission to become the safest, most reliable gas company in the U.S.  As a whole, Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E’s gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.

 

Position Summary

 

This classification (position) is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

 

This a journey-level engineer job that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and duties and is responsible for performing or leading the engineering and design of more complex projects.  Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles, working with minimal supervision.  Works with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of associate Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:  Develop technical studies and reports, provide guidance to contractors and outside vendors, select and manage engineering contractors in the design of gas transmission station facilities.  The responsibility level of this position increases with experience.

 

PG&E is providing the monthly rate 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 hourly rate 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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates.

 

The monthly rate for this position ranges from $9,247.00 to $14,063.00.  Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting monthly rate for this position is $9,247.00, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

 

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.

 

1. Assists with or conducts project walk-downs and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments.  Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
2. Supports development of cost estimates.
3. Provide engineering review and input on designs, design reviews, perform calculations, and develop engineering and construction documents.
4. Develops, evaluates and recommends alternative project proposals.
5. Support Facility Engineering in investigation, troubleshooting, research, and resolution of equipment or systems issues.
6. Responsible for participating in FAT (factory acceptance testing) or supplier inspections for equipment on projects.
7. Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
8. Establishes engineering schedule
9. Review designs and provide technical guidance for code compliance
10. Manage and control design scope and meet the design schedule
11. Obtain key engineering disciplines resources required to complete the design, with support from the PM, if needed
12. Functions as “Lead Engineer” when appropriate and in this role oversees and directs the engineering team
13. Continuously identify opportunities to improve the engineering work project including the design, constructability, operability and maintainability of gas transmission facilities
14. Performs engineering for commissioning procedures and participates in on-site commissioning activities for assigned projects
15. Prepares proje