Hybrid Field Engineer

at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

• Job title: Field Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $48 - $71 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oakland, United States

About the role

• Field Engineer overseeing construction projects for gas operations at PG&E. Responsible for technical services, job reviews, and coordination with construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and engineering services
• Conduct job reviews, pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys
• Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns
• Investigate customer/3rd party issues pertaining to General Construction projects
• Support General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding construction of jobs
• Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as-built and review contractor invoices
• Work with Schedulers when planning out construction of projects
• Uses computer to do research and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles, copies, files and mails reports; uses phone, copier, scanner, fax machines; reproduces maps, plans, diagrams and drawings; specs out and orders supplies and materials; prepares service orders
• Communicates with supervisors, public officials, general public and customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems, proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project
• Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record: locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts, construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings
• Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or electric systems
• Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and existing facilities
• Develops final construction As-Built packages to 100% accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction disciplines; or 2 years experience and supplemental education which establishes the ability to perform the duties. Supplemental education is defined as coursework emphasizing science and engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three areas (transcripts needed for verification): Physics, Principles of Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math -- including trigonometry and basic calculus, and minimum of 30 quarter or 20 semester units at an accredited college is required. Acquiring an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate will satisfy the supplemental education requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License
• Construction or surveying experience
• Experience in CAD or hand draft skills, preferably both
• Certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference.