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 is an entry-level role within the Electric Engineering team, specifically focusing on civil engineering work related to the design and analysis of transmission poles and towers. This role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to customers. The Civil Engineering and Design team is responsible for various aspects of civil engineering, including structure and foundation analysis, design, and the development of civil drawings. The position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and on-site presence based on business needs within the PG&E Service Territory. As a Civil Design Engineer, you will work under supervision but will have the latitude for independent decision-making. Your responsibilities will include preparing designs, calculations, and drawings based on field inspections and preliminary sketches. You will also participate in field reviews, collaborating with stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance to discuss project objectives. The role requires checking drawings and designs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering practices. You will utilize various design tools and software, including MicroStation, PLS CADD, SAP2000, PLS TOWER, PLS POLE, and L-PILE, to prepare construction drawings and conduct structural analysis. The position emphasizes teamwork and innovation, encouraging you to embrace new approaches to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your work. Additionally, the role involves a travel requirement of approximately 10% of the time, allowing for field inspections and collaboration with other teams.

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.
• Utilize 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

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