The Power Generation Project Engineer (Electrical) at PG&E Corporation is a journey-level role based in Auburn, CA with a hybrid work arrangement. The position offers a salary range of USD 115,128 to 175,080 per year and requires a BS in Engineering with at least three years of project engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead program management for electrical asset initiatives related to powerhouse equipment.
- Engage with stakeholders and ensure plans align with business operations and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and document strategic plans for the Powerhouse Asset Family within the Asset Management Plan.
- Shape investment strategies and define technical scopes for long-term planning, including major capital projects and maintenance activities.
- Support senior engineers or lead on less complex topics within the powerhouse asset family, aiding maintenance strategies, programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, and risk analysis for powerhouses.
- Contribute to a strategic portfolio risk view to support long-term portfolio management.
- Clarify scope for moderately complex generation project execution efforts that can be discipline-specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic.
- Provide broad and in-depth technical support to O&M, including incident investigation and corrective actions.
- Proactively manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality of Asset Management Systems and their programs.
- Offer guidance, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned programs; facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration with operations.
- Perform or review engineering analyses and studies, assess scopes and alternatives, and propose fixes to ensure safe and reliable generation assets.
- Interpret and apply relevant codes and regulations.
- Approve and stamp technical specifications and standard design drawings.
- Represent PG&E to internal and external organizations as required, coordinating with supervisors and peers.
- Identify gaps between current practices and objectives, recommending process improvements.
- Undertake other duties related to Asset Engineering as assigned.
Requirements
- Four-year BS degree in Engineering from an accredited program in the US or equivalent from outside the US.
- Demonstrated mastery of Associate Project Engineer duties and readiness for Journey-level responsibilities.
- Minimum of three years of cumulative experience in project engineering, design, and construction.
- Ability to obtain a California Professional Engineer license within 18 months of hire.
- MS degree in Engineering or Business in addition to a BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Diploma or certification in Asset Management.
- Familiarity with ISO 55001 Asset Management standard and requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in hydropower and electrical equipment such as synchronous generators, exciters, transformers, HV/MV breakers, arc flash, grounding, and balance-of-plant systems and their designs.
- Understanding of asset planning, FMEA, equipment testing and maintenance, and risk/condition assessment for hydropower assets.
- Ability to lead the development and presentation of findings to internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, vendors, and senior leadership.
- Capability to stamp and certify engineering drawings and documents.
- Broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering and asset management concepts for generation assets, with the ability to advise on moderately complex design changes, project scopes, and plans; provide in-depth investigation and analysis support to O&M.
- Working knowledge of the power generation industry, including design, construction, and operation of rotating machines, and the ability to interpret applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices.
- Demonstrated informed judgment in decisions and recommendations, applying engineering and program management principles to practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Track record of building consensus around moderately complex asset management and technical issues and persuading others to act on agreements.
- Ability to provide clear technical direction and guidance to less experienced engineers, project managers, drafters, and analysts, and to deliver training as needed.
- Ability to independently oversee technical and program aspects with consultants, suppliers, and construction firms to meet moderately complex program requirements.
- Proven ownership of problems and solutions, with proactive pursuit of improvements to gap areas between practices and objectives.
- Commitment to ongoing development of asset management, engineering, and program management skills through industry associations, conferences, workshops, and continuing education.
Department Overview
Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation, and battery storage facilities, delivering about 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity to customers.
Approximately 900 colleagues are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner.
Hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams, and over 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances.
Natural gas plants in operation include Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka, Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County, and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar plants are operated, along with PG&E's battery storage, including the Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.
The Power Generation Asset Management Department works to achieve the optimal balance of asset risk, performance, and cost through risk-informed, data-driven decision-making, employing systematic risk assessment, long-term planning, and lifecycle-value optimization of assets through maintenance, investment, and disposition strategies.
Position Summary
This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently covered by collective bargaining. The role is a journey-level Project Engineer that requires mastery of Associate Project Engineer duties and provides program management, asset management, powerhouse risk analysis, and technical support to O&M staff for a broad range of moderately complex issues while advising on multiple medium to large capital and expense improvements to power generation and infrastructure facilities.
The position demands comprehensive knowledge of job functions and proficiency in applying engineering and program management principles; recognition as a professionally licensed engineer; working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment; ability to develop and implement multiple programs; independent judgment; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Job duties will vary by assignment. Some responsibilities may involve privileged and confidential work.
