Field Engineer
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Fresno
Posted on: March 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 170948 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction /
Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Energy
Delivery Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Fresno Department Overview
General Construction Gas Distribution Construction Engineering is
responsible for the safe completion of construction projects on gas
Transmission and Distribution assets delivered on time and within
budget. The Gas Construction Engineering group ensures projects are
built and documented to PG&E standards and regulatory
requirements. The team reviews projects prior to construction,
coordinates and supports projects in construction, creates
construction As-Builts, Gas clearances, operational changes, and
ensure project closeout through the As-Built process. Position
Summary This position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of
California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. This
position is responsible for completing pre and post job reviews,
pre-checking the work prior to construction, creating estimates and
reviewing all regional As-Built packages. This may involve
attending pre-construction meetings with other PG&E departments
and/or outside jurisdictional agencies. Also, this position may
support crews during construction, such as coordinating shutdowns,
ensuring material type is correct, and compliance with NEC
requirements. When the work is completed this position will be
responsible for closing out estimates, completing post construction
checks, along with reviewing all Regional As-Built drawings for
100% accuracy, and making corrections identified by quality
control. Some assistance is required to the Scheduling group when
scheduling out the work. This position is a DOT (Department of
Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random
drug and/or alcohol screening. Travel is estimated to be about 50%
of the time with some overnight stays. 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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage
rates. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $51.15 to
$76.65. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the
starting hourly rate for this position is $51.15, subject to
collectively bargained wage increases. Job Responsibilities •
Provides technical and engineering services • Conduct job reviews,
pre-check jobs, do USA markings & request, site surveys •
Coordinate schedule customer shutdowns • Investigate customer/3rd
party issues pertaining to General Construction projects • Support
General Construction Supervisor with daily routine issues regarding
construction of jobs • Pre and post construction estimates,
complete pre and post-construction checks, complete as-built and
review contractor invoices • Work with Schedulers when planning out
construction of projects • Ensure correct materials are documented
in Bill of Materials for As-Builts • Uses computer to do research
and to write proposals, correspondence and e-mail; compiles,
copies, files and mails reports; uses phone, copier, scanner, fax
machines; reproduces maps, plans, diagrams and drawings; specs out
and orders supplies and materials; prepares service orders •
Communicates with supervisors, public officials, general public and
customers regarding project plans, designs, identified problems,
proposed solutions & estimated time frames; Communicates with
construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators and
mappers; communicates with other departments involved with project
• Makes field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas
or electric systems; uses handwriting and computer to record:
locations, dimensions, identified problems, proposed layouts,
construction plans, time frames, and as-built drawings • Makes
field sketches and prepares layouts for construction of gas or
electric systems • Visits sites to evaluate issues of access and
existing facilities • Reviews all regional As-Built packages for
100% accuracy • Host project construction status meetings •
Maintain projects field labor hour input Qualifications Minimum: •
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction
disciplines; or 2 years experience and supplemental education which
establishes the ability to perform the duties. Supplemental
education is defined as coursework emphasizing science and
engineering such as those listed with a mix of no less than three
areas (transcripts needed for verification): Physics, Principles of
Electricity, Chemistry, Statics, Surveying, Dynamics, Math
including trigonometry and basic calculus, and minimum of 30
quarter or 20 semester units at an accredited college is required.
Acquiring an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate will satisfy
the supplemental education requirement. • Must be at least 18 years
of age • Must possess a valid California Driver's License Desired:
• Previous Field Engineer/Project Engineer experience • Experience
in CAD along with hand draft skills. • Certified
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) • Ability to demonstrate strong math and
computer skills, strong written and verbal communication and an
attention to detail • Ability to demonstrate intermediate to
advance Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams,
OneDrive) • Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours,
nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc) • Ability
to drive safely in all weather and road condition • Ability to
travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time;
throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees
as to how long you will be away from home • Ability to read
construction drawing • Previous experience with SAP • Must be able
to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
Fire Retardant Clothing • Experience in transmission and
distribution of gas Construction • To better represent the
communities we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live
within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given
preference.
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