Field Engineer

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC), subject to collective bargaining.

A Field Engineer contributes technical and engineering services for General Construction and field personnel on construction jobs. During initial assignments, the Field Engineer may be required to learn and perform all the duties of a Field Engineering Technician and Senior Field Engineering Technician. With experience, assignments will expand to require supervision of Foreman, other Field Engineers, Field Engineering Technicians, Senior Field Engineering Technicians, and other similar field personnel. This position will work in both field and office capacities, with occasional storm duty and storm response required. Travel within PG&E’s service territory at any time with little notice may be required. An essential function of this role will be to complete electric pre-construction evaluations to ensure constructability at work sites. This will include performing field construction assessments, and coordination with other utilities, and departments. SAP tracking, scheduling, and project review to ensure compliance with construction standards and practices. Manage plan to actual charging and project scope milestones.

This position will work in both the field and office capacities, with occasional storm duty or storm response required. Travel of approximately 50-75% within PG&E’s service territory at any time, with little notice, may be required.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $53.71 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is 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.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management OR 2 years of experience and supplemental education* / EIT

Must possess a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by first day of employment

Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)

* Supplemental education is defined as completing a minimum of 30 quarter or 20 semester units of coursework from an accredited college emphasizing science and engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three areas (transcripts required for verification): Physics, Principles of Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math (including trigonometry and basic calculus); an EIT certificate satisfies supplemental education

Construction or surveying experience

Previous experience with SAP, scheduling, Electric Construction Field Experience

Ability to demonstrate intermediate Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Office skills

6 months of previous electric construction background

Experience in electric clearance submittals to Distribution Operations

Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate

AutoCAD or hand draft skills, preferably both

Ability to demonstrate strong math and computer skills, strong written and verbal communication, and an attention to detail

Additional consideration may be given to candidates who reside within 50 miles of the headquarters

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

Delivering for our hometowns

Serving our planet

Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

Trustworthy

Empathetic

Curious

Tenacious

Nimble

Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

Everyone and everything is always safe

Catastrophic wildfires shall stop

It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E

Clean and resilient energy for all

Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice

PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Stockton