Civil Design Engineer

$89,606 - $149,198/Yr

PG&E - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Oakland, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Civil Design Engineer position at PG&E involves performing engineering work related to the design of transmission poles and towers. This entry-level role is part of the Electric Engineering team, which is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable electric service. The position allows for independent decision-making under supervision and requires collaboration with various stakeholders in engineering, construction, and operations. The role is hybrid, allowing for remote work and on-site presence as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy.
• Prepare designs, calculations, drawings, layouts and/or studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, rough diagrams, specifications, and/or instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures.
• Participate in field reviews and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance.
• Check drawings, designs, and others' work.
• Prepare construction drawings using MicroStation and PLS CADD software.
• Use a variety of design tools, including MicroStation for drawing development, SAP2000, PLS TOWER, PLS POLE, and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
• Foster teamwork & innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish work more efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent education and experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of experience in structural engineering
• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EIT or PE License
• Experience with PLS TOWER, PLS POLE, L-PILE, and SAP2000 or similar structural analysis software
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $43.08 to $71.73, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.