Power Generation Mechanical Project Engineer, Associate

This Associate Level Project Engineer position is the first in a progression. 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 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. 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: $99,936 Maximum: $150,108 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. 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 (civil, electrical, or mechanical) 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. Reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests. Provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems. Supports start-up tests and field inspections as assigned. Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects. Ensures all drawings affected by design changes are updated in a timely manner to reflect as-built conditions. Ensures field design changes are properly managed. Provides technical direction/oversight to consultants and contractors. Provides technical direction to Design Engineers and Drafters; ensures quality checking of all work; engineer may perform duties of Design Engineers as needed for training and delivery on project commitments. Provides technical assessments and/or project management services for operating and/or maintenance problems, where needed. In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures to support assessment and corrective actions Supports O&M by serving as the “on-call supervisor” on a periodic basis. Supports more experienced engineers and project managers and/or provides traditional project management services for small to medium projects, including: Develops and defines, documents, freezes, and obtains stakeholder concurrence of project scope and objectives Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities Obtains commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for on-going project tracking, analysis and resolution of project cost, scope, resource and schedule issues Ensures project documentation is maintained Collaboratively with supervisor, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manages resulting work. Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders Assures implementation of applicable quality standards Some job duties overlap with the Project Management classifications. Other duties as assigned as related to Engineering and Project Management Manages multiple routine to moderately complex issues and projects and resolves problems of limited scope and/or supports more experienced engineers and/or project managers on more complex and large scope projects. Under general direction, independently plans & manages work to meet commitments and assigned objectives. Progress reviewed periodically for technical accuracy & adequacy throughout process. Directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors; and providing information and conducting limited discussions with external stakeholders. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Gen personnel, including O&M clients and project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations.