Power Generation Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior

Chico, CA (On-site)

$154K/yr – $198K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the engineering and project management scope for large, multi‑discipline energy systems, shaping standards, risk analytics, and regulatory engagement.

  • Lead design and project execution across complex generation assets with heavy emphasis on governance, knowledge transfer, and mentor-led teams.
  • Own risk analyses and dynamic/static modeling of structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems to inform decisions and regulatory submissions.
  • Present findings to regulators, contractors, and PG&E officers, translating standards into actionable strategies and safety plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the design and/or project management efforts for multiple complex projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature.
  • Develops and/or evolves standards and specifications.
  • Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; some technical services often overlap with those provided by operations & maintenance specialists, but from a design perspective; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor.
  • Approves, leads, and/or performs extensive complex risk management and engineering analyses & studies of generation assets, including dynamic and static modeling of structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors and outside vendors.
  • Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations.
  • Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues and as assigned, water rights.
  • Provides extensive knowledge and guidance to others in start-up testing, inspections, and condition assessment; actively supports complex and/or large project start-up tests and field inspections.
  • Conducts meetings, prepares written technical and regulatory documents.
  • Represents company to government bodies, conducts site inspections , plans and works with Supervisor to prepare written and verbal communications with regulatory agencies, governmental organizations and other third parties

Requirements

  • A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
  • Current and active California (CA) Professional Engineer PE license
  • Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction; at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry.

Nice to Have

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • MS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or MBA
  • PMI certification
  • California Mechanical PE License
  • Demonstrates knowledge and abilities required for the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer and also: - Demonstrates ability to lead design of a broad scope of multiple medium to large scale complex projects; provide resolution of complex technical and/or contractual issues; and/or provide project management on multiple projects with complex scope requiring non-standard approaches; without supervision.
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    Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.Fast Facts* Service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east* 141,215 circuit miles of electric distribution lines and 18,616 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines* 42,141 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 6,438 miles of transportation pipelines* 5.1 million electric customer accounts* 4.3 million natural gas customer accounts

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