Senior Design Engineer, Electric Transmission Line

Location: Hybrid, Oakland, California, US; work is performed from a remote office and an assigned location within the hirify.global Service Territory based on business need.

Hourly rate: $67.57–$85.59.

Company

PG&E delivers electric transmission and distribution services, supporting safe, reliable service, generation interconnection, capacity expansion, and system reliability in California.

What you will do

• Direct the work of employees performing design work for transmission and distribution projects.
• Prepare substation designs using Bentley Substation for indoor and outdoor electrical equipment, including SCADA, relays, meters, batteries, switchgear, bus structures, circuit breakers, transformers, and disconnect switches.
• Create and update single-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, indoor and outdoor arrangements, control room layouts, station service drawings, and circuit and conduit schedules.
• Ensure high-quality design products are delivered on budget and on time.
• Promote corporate safety practices and support the goal of zero injuries and avoidable auto incidents.
• Mentor junior employees and foster teamwork, innovation, and efficient work methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years, including design drafting experience; alternatively, four years of education and experience including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter.
• Experience in design work or equivalent experience and ability.
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License or higher required by the first day of employment and maintained thereafter.

Nice to have

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with PG&E standards and processes.
• PE or EIT certification.
• Electric transmission design experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD, or PLS-CADD.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work from a remote office and an assigned PG&E Service Territory location based on business need.
• Position represented by Engineers & Scientists of California and subject to collective bargaining.
• Work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, innovation, and reliable electric service.