Electrical Transmission Line Project Engineer
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 169292 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job
Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering
Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland 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: - Electrical transmission line
engineering for 115kv-500kv - Strong familiarity with GO 95, NESC,
and PG&E transmission line standards and construction practices
- Strong familiarity with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc. - Skills in
project management
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Oakland , Electrical Transmission Line Project Engineer, Engineering , Oakland, California
