Senior 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 hub for engineering, testing, and analysis expertise across multiple disciplines, supporting various company organizations in identifying, diagnosing, and solving complex technical problems. The role goes beyond execution to provide proactive consultation, helping clients avoid future issues. You will conduct inspections, failure analyses, performance assessments, and evaluations on a wide variety of systems and components. A key aspect of the day-to-day involves partnering with management to create bid proposals and representing PG&E at industry association meetings or seminars. The role requires leading complex, innovative tests and overseeing the assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards.
Work Environment
This position operates on a hybrid model, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The role is based in Danville or San Ramon. Travel is required for this position, with frequency depending on the specific assignment, ranging from 10% to 75%.
Hiring Process
PG&E is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. The salary range provided reflects the company's good-faith belief regarding the compensation for this position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering specific skills, education, licenses, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Successful candidates are typically placed towards the middle or entry point of the range.
Equal Opportunity
PG&E is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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_circleDevelop test protocols, models, and technologies to evaluate system performance
- check_circleOversee assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards
- check_circleIdentify innovations and cost-reduction potential in existing technologies
- check_circleDesign and conduct complex engineering tests and failure analyses
- check_circleReview test designs of lower-level peers to ensure project objectives are met
- check_circleCollaborate with management to create bid proposals and estimates for client work
- check_circleLead project scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning
- check_circlePrepare technical reports, specifications, and client presentations
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering
- verified5 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, willingness to travel (10% -75%).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Lean Methodology, Visual Management, Pe-Professional Engineer License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree or equivalent experience desired.
Frequently asked questions about Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
What does a Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company will develop test protocols, models, and technologies to evaluate system performance; oversee assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards; identify innovations and cost-reduction potential in existing technologies; and design and conduct complex engineering tests and failure analyses.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 5 years job-related experience; Masters Degree or equivalent experience; and PE-Professional Engineer license.
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Senior 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.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has listed this Senior R&D Engineer role as hybrid.
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Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company include Lean Methodology; Visual Management; 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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Senior R&D Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.