Requisition ID # 160881 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Customer & Enterprise Solutions

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fremont

 

 

Department Overview

 

 

In Customer Care we are focused on delivering the desired customer experience for each of our customers. Everything we do starts with the customer and our information about the customer. That information is collected and managed by our Customer Experience Strategy group. Each of our organizations, though completely dependent upon each other, are the experts in their area and will further drive PG&Es alignment around the customer.

 

Position Summary

 

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining.

 

The Journey level engineer job requires mastery of an Associate Engineer skills and duties. This position is responsible for providing technical standards, and implementation support for the electric and gas meters (including SmartMeter™) and endpoint meter equipment. The position is also responsible for providing input and executing strategic plans for the electric and gas meters. An “endpoint” as discussed in this document is defined as a meter, including the advanced metering infrastructure/AMI communication module hardware (i.e. Network Interface Card (NIC)/Meter Transmission Unit (MTU)); the communication to the metrology; and associated meter equipment (i.e. socket, wire, bypass test switch; elbow, nipple, coupling, tee, plug).

 

Work sometimes requires direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. Works primarily with internal personnel. Some external contact with vendors, PG&E contractors and customers. Governmental contacts only as assigned by supervisor. Attends selected trade and association meetings.

 

PG&E is providing the monthly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting.  This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual monthly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.  This position is subject to collectively bargained wage rates.

 

The monthly rate for this position ranges from $9,247.00 to $14,063.00, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Able to perform the job duties of the Associate Level engineer as assigned, additional job duties in either gas or electric commodity include endpoints, meters, and associated equipment:

 

1. Conduct engineering analyses, studies and review project scope for standards compliance.

2. Develop and incorporate equipment arrangement strategies into standards.

3. Provide guidance to peers and lower level engineers.

4. Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.

5. Approve deviations from standards and specifications.

6. For maintenance projects/programs (i.e. meter testing, inspections, replacement, and compliance), the following duties describe what the meter engineers perform:

Initiate and prepare metering project/program justification and budgetary cost estimates and route for approval Provide engineering or subject matter expert support for existing or new projects/programs Develop and maintain standards, work procedures, job aids, bulletins, etc. related to existing or new projects/programs Receive project/program results and perform analysis that may lead to additional engineering recommendations and project/program justification (i.e. R-test, etc. for an electric journey engineer, and SMC, PMC, GMPCP, etc. for a gas journey engineer)

7. For substation/station, and special metering projects, may perform the following tasks as assigned:

     a. Provide engineering review and requirements.

     b. Participate as necessary in walk downs to establish scope and schedule.

     c. Provide financial information and support.

8. Understand circuit board designs and layout of all endpoints, meter, and AMI module. Provide design input and support architecture to compare and verify changes in endpoint circuit board designs. Document the circuit board designs and layout of approved and purchased endpoints.

9. Develop and improve endpoint removal and return process and related procedures for field personnel and GEMS personnel to perform root cause analysis.

10. Review firmware (FW) and specify configuration of software (SW) for new AMI meter and module.

11. Prior to hand-off to field implementation and operations, work with operations, field personnel, shop personnel (i.e. GEMS), IT, IT Business/Applications/Operation Analysts, gas meter engineers, gas operations

personnel, and others to     

     a. Test, verify, and certify new software/configuration files for modules

     b. Test, certify, and approve AMI modules

     c. Assess and recommend issue resolutions for AMI modules

12. Work with operations to develop and update endpoint and SW standards and procedures and provide training to field personnel as requested.

13. Work with support teams to certify and distribute module software/configuration files to field lap tops.

 

Resolves problems of moderate scope. Assignments typically require standard solutions. Generally works independently with limited feedback from other engineers and supervisor. Demonstrates increasing technical and communication skills.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum:

 

A 4-year BS Degree in Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related Engineering degree as appropriate from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US. Mastery of the Associate level Engineer job duties or equivalent and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the basic duties of the Journey level Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of three years of cumulative experience in engineering, planning and/or operations.

 

Desired:

 

Current and active California PE license desired. Able to apply basic engineering principles and theory. Assess and recommend solutions for routine projects. Effective written and oral communications. Prioritize, plan and perform assigned work in an organized manner. Demonstrates good judgment. Shows initiative and is proactive Works with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments. Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing engineering disciplines. Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations. Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions. Ability to interpret applicable codes, industry standards and regulations. Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations.