Power Generation Project Engineer, Associate

Requisition ID # 167170 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Operations - Other

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Auberry

 

 

Department Overview

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E’s successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. 

 

Engineering Standards and Support 

To uphold engineering excellence by providing comprehensive support, maintaining rigorous quality control, and fostering continuous improvement. We are dedicated to ensuring that all engineering designs and projects for our hydroelectric and fossil/renewable projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance while supporting timely and budget-conscious project execution.

 

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.

 

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

 

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, collective bargaining agreements, 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: $​95,172

Maximum: $142,956

 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering standards and procedures that align with industry best practices and hydro design guides. 
• Regularly review and update standards to incorporate the latest advancements and regulatory requirements, ensuring all designs and projects meet quality and compliance criteria.
• 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 electrical 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.
• Investigates 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 p