Associate Project Engineer, Transmission Line

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an Associate Project Engineer for their Electric Engineering department. This entry-level position provides technical engineering support for routine projects, assisting project managers and construction personnel in assessing project needs and developing project scope and cost estimates.ResponsibilitiesAssists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitmentsGathers technical information from field data and project teamPrepares cost estimatesInvestigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasksEstablishes engineering schedulePrepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updatesProvides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documentsCoordinating with other lines of business, ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scopeApproves revisions to existing drawings for routine projectsProcures long-lead time material for assigned projectsUnder direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requestsParticipates in periodic design review meetingsCoordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projectsUnder direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problemsSkillsBS Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the USBasic knowledge of electric transmission lineBasic knowledge of project management principles1 year of experience in engineering and designCompany OverviewPacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. It was founded in 1905, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.pgecorp.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPacific Gas and Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 42 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 18 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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