Expert R&D Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on1035, Applewood Drive, Dougherty Valley, San Ramon, Contra Costa County, California, 94582, United States
Department Overview
Electric Transmission & Distribution ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The team is responsible for the reliability and resiliency of PG&E's grid, managing over 100,000 miles of distribution lines and 18,000 miles of transmission lines. Comprising approximately 6,500 coworkers, the department actively engages in Lean Methodology, utilizing visual management in operating reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems. By working together as "One Electric. One Team," the group delivers for its hometowns.
About the Role
This position serves as a subject matter expert, providing engineering, testing, and analysis services across multiple disciplines to various company organizations. The role is designed to identify, diagnose, and solve complex technical problems while offering proactive consultation to clients to prevent future issues. You will conduct inspections, failure analyses, performance assessments, and evaluations on a wide variety of systems and components. As a recognized expert, you may represent PG&E at industry conferences, write trade journal articles, and influence industry developments. The role involves leading projects with high financial impact, managing budgets, and developing innovative solutions that integrate information from diverse sources.
Work Environment
This position is hybrid, requiring work from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business needs. The role may require travel, with frequency depending on the specific assignment (ranging from 10% to 75%).
Equal Opportunity Employer
PG&E is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
1035, Applewood Drive, Dougherty Valley, San Ramon, Contra Costa County, California, 94582, United States
San Ramon, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMentor and direct teams of engineers and engineering technicians
- check_circleDevelop and execute practical solutions to highly complex engineering problems
- check_circleOversee assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards
- check_circleDevelop test plans and procedures for lab, field, and desktop applications
- check_circlePrepare and deliver presentations and recommendations to clients and leadership
- check_circleIdentify and execute business, lab, testing, or process improvements
- check_circleAssess business conditions and identify opportunities for new projects and solutions
- check_circleLead teams in preparing client bid proposals and managing business unit budgets
- check_circleLead and manage projects including scope, schedule, budget, and communications
- check_circleModify prototypes, parts, and systems to correct functional deviations
- check_circleRepresent PG&E at conferences, seminars, and in trade journals as a subject matter expert
- check_circleDevelop, evaluate, and deploy new technologies to reduce costs
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering
- verified7 years job-related experience
- verifiedMasters Degree or equivalent experience
- verifiedPE-Professional Engineer license
Nice to Have
Masters Degree or equivalent experience. PE-Professional Engineer license. Travel required; frequency depends on assignment (10% -75%).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Lean Methodology, Visual Management, Failure Analysis, Performance Assessments, Test Plans, Test Procedures, Pe-Professional Engineer License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree or equivalent experience desired.
Frequently asked questions about Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
What does a Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company do?expand_more
A Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is responsible for the following: Mentor and direct teams of engineers and engineering technicians; Develop and execute practical solutions to highly complex engineering problems; Oversee assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards; and Develop test plans and procedures for lab, field, and desktop applications.
What are the requirements for this Expert R&D Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 7 years job-related experience; Masters Degree or equivalent experience; and PE-Professional Engineer license.
Where is the Expert R&D Engineer role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company located?expand_more
Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is based in 1035, Applewood Drive, Dougherty Valley, San Ramon, Contra Costa County, California, 94582, United States. This is a hybrid role.
Is this Expert R&D Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has listed this Expert R&D Engineer role as hybrid.
How much experience is required for this Expert R&D Engineer role?expand_more
Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Expert R&D Engineer role at Pacific Gas and Electric Company?expand_more
Key skills for Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company include Lean Methodology; Visual Management; Failure Analysis; Performance Assessments; Test Plans; Test Procedures; and Pe-Professional Engineer License.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; and Master's degree or equivalent experience desired.
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Expert R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.