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PG&E Senior Gas Project (Plant) Engineer in San Ramon, California
Senior Gas Project (Plant) Engineer Location San Ramon, California;
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Requisition ID # 164964
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 is a senior-level engineer job is responsible for leading engineering and design of complex projects.
Applies extensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex problems with only general direction. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer and assistance to technical employees and teams.
Additional responsibilities beyond the Project engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Deliver presentations, lead team meetings, interpret industry practices
and codes.
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 $12,819.00 to $16,469.00, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, 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.
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.
Supports development of cost estimates.
Provide engineering review and input on designs, design reviews, perform calculations, and develop engineering and construction documents.
Develops, evaluates and recommends alternative project proposals.
Support Facility Engineering in investigation, troubleshooting, research, and resolution of equipment or systems issues.
Responsible for participating in FAT (factory acceptance testing) or supplier inspections for equipment on projects.
Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
Establishes engineering schedule
Review designs and provide technical guidance for code compliance
Manage and control design scope and meet the design schedule
Obtain key engineering disciplines resources required to complete the design, with support from the PM, if needed
Functions as “Lead Engineer” when appropriate and in this role oversees and directs the engineering team
Continuously identify opportunities to improve the engineering work project including the design, constructability, operability and maintainability of gas transmission facilities
Performs engineering for commissioning procedures and participates in on-site commissioning activities for assigned projects
Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates
Provides to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents. Coordinating with other lines of business ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scope
Recommends revisions to existing drawings for routine projects
Specifies 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
Lead or 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
Participates in PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) & PSSR (Pre Startup Safety Review)
Supports process improvement initiatives and other special projects
Support Maintenance & Operations Group once facility has been commissioned
Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, operations and maintenance instructions, commissioning procedures, strength test pressure report, and various technical reports or evaluations
Oversees completion and recording of all engineering record documents
Mentor other less experienced engineers
Assist in development of design standards and new processes, procedures and tools
Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual and detail designs
Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors
Conducts walk-downs and design review meetings
Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance and reviews the work of consultant and contract engineers
Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations
Participates in the development of clearance procedures
Assists in root cause analysis
Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects
Evaluate innovative and practical design solutions for the project with a focus on cost reductions, safety and reliability
Performs engineering for commissioning procedures and participates in on-site commissioning activities for more advanced facilities
With appropriate training, may lead low complexity PHA’s and PSSRs for assigned projects
Manage large complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs.
Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues.
May act as an engineering mentor.
Assist in finalizing contract project specification and technical evaluation of contract project bids.
Provide support to other departments in land, permitting, and legal issues.
Assist in business case/justifications for presentation to upper management.
Qualifications
Minimum:
A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US, or the equivalent from outside of the US
Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the basic duties of the Senior Level Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering and design
Desired:
Current and active California PE Civil license desired.
Demonstrate knowledge and abilities required for the Associate and Journey level Engineer and also:
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple large scale and complex projects without supervision.
Demonstrate good presentation skills including knowledge transfer presentations.
Ability to serve as the leader for an engineering team including outside contractors.
Complete assignments of broad scope and complexity.
Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources.
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives
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