Project Engineer, Electric Transmission Line
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 171246 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job
Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Strategy & Growth Work
Type: Hybrid Job Location: West Sacramento Department Overview The
hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of
electric engineering—including electric standards and process
safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and
controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and
electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a
strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners.
Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial
budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric
engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of
approximately 2,000 coworkers. Position Summary This job is
represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject
to collective bargaining. This is a journey-level engineer position
that requires mastery of the Associate level engineer skills and
duties and is responsible for leading the engineering and design of
more complex projects. The Journey engineer uses independent
judgment in applying engineering principles and works with minimal
supervision. This person works closely with engineers, project
managers, construction personnel, and other business partners in
assessing project needs. Responsibilities beyond those of the
Associate project engineer include, but are not limited to, the
following: Developing technical studies and reports, and providing
guidance to contractors and outside vendors. Travel to/from various
project-related function is required approximately 20% of the time.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your
assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work
location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is
providing the salary 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 salary 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.
The annual salary range is: CA Minimum, $115,128 CA Maximum,
$175,080 Job Responsibilities Resolves problems of moderate scope.
Assignments typically require standard solutions. Under general
direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives;
progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and
adequacy in process and upon completion. May perform functions of
Associate level Engineer and in addition: Provides technical
expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops
conceptual designs. Presents findings to internal organizations,
contractors and outside vendors. Conducts walkdowns and design
review meetings. Prepares written technical documents such as
design criteria, scope documents, specifications, and reports.
Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from
engineering consultants. Reviews consultant contracts for technical
compliance. Interprets and applies applicable codes and
regulations. Participates in the development of effective
restoration plans. Assists in root cause analysis. Approves
reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for
projects. In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned
projects. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from
outside the US 3 years of cumulative experience in engineering and
design Desired: EIT certificate or current California PE license
Strong familiarity with G.O. 95, NESC, and PG&E transmission
and distribution line standards and construction practices Strong
familiarity with Transmission Line Engineering tools, i.e.
PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc. Experience in project management
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Carmichael , Project Engineer, Electric Transmission Line, Engineering , West Sacramento, California
