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Requisition ID # 156257 

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The coworkers of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations and maintenance, as well as Power Generation operations. The Team manages over 100,000 circuit miles of electric distribution lines and over 18,000 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines, and operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for customers. Electric Operations is comprised of approximately 6,500 coworkers.

A critical part of Electric Operations is the integrity and management of our assets through the lens of corrosion control. The Corrosion Control Programs group ensures the safety and reliability of steel transmission assets through programs such as: Tower Coatings, Cathodic Protection, Arc Fault and Tower Replacement—employing industry standard practices as well as implementing industry leading initiatives. 

Position Summary

ET Corrosion Engineering is responsible for providing engineering support to programs maintaining and operating PG&E’s electric transmission system. Engineering support can include, but is not limited to, assisting in the investigation and remediation of atmospheric corrosion, underground corrosion, corrosion of concrete steel reinforcement, and direct and alternating current interference.

This position will assist in the identification and design of corrosion mitigation systems and other capital investments related to electric transmission corrosion prevention and monitoring. This position works closely with other engineers, field construction, project management with a developing knowledge of corrosion control. Position contributes toward safety excellence goals by improving safety, reliability and affordability for PG&E’s steel transmission infrastructure.

PG&E is providing the hourly 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 hourly 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, and internal equity.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $23.85 to $35.11.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the development and communication of new corrosion control standards and procedures
  • Supports analysis of large datasets pertinent to complex corrosion control problems, with respect to mitigation scope, economic value, and long-range planning
  • Prepares and reviews field investigation data and engineering studies in order to support departments decision-making process
  • Reviews daily field inspection reports to confirm appropriate corrosion work practices are performed
  • Supports field investigation and construction crews with engineering decisions
  • Assists in field work related to investigations, engineering designs, and construction
  • Supports evaluation and application of new technology in order to optimize affordability and streamline maintenance requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field
  • Students must be continuing education towards degree during and/or after the internship 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or obtain one at least 30 days prior to start date.

Desired:

  • EIT or FE certification
  • 3.0 GPA or greater in both cumulative GPA and major GPA
  • Engineering experience in utilities, municipalities, construction, or engineering consultation
  • Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction

PG&E is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

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