Substation Civil Project Engineer

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility as they grow their Electric Engineering organization to support the surge in electricity demand, driven by AI-focused data centers, rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and massive grid modernization efforts. We are looking for Journey Level Civil Project Engineer to join the The Substation Civil Engineering department. This department is responsible for civil work for all PG&E substations. This includes the design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment support structures. Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Assists with or conducts project walkdowns and works with project team, including both internal and external clients, to establish scope of work, schedule, and cost commitments.
- Gathers technical information from field data and project team.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Investigates resources required to complete engineering and project-related tasks
- Establishes engineering schedule.
- Prepares project forecast for engineering, tracks progress, updates as needed, and provides periodic updates.
- Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents. - Coordinating with other lines of business, ensures designs and technical documents meet appropriate criteria, quality, and job scope.
-Approves revisions to existing drawings for routine projects.
- Procures long-lead time material for assigned projects.
- Under direction, reviews and approves project material procurement list, vendor drawings, equipment specification updates, and engineering material requests.
- Participates in periodic design review meetings.
- Coordinates project activities with other disciplines for routine projects.
- Under direction, provides construction support and evaluates and makes recommendations to resolve field construction problems.
- 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, 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.

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
Active California PE license, Civil or Structural
3 years of experience in civil or structural engineering and design
This position is hybrid, expectation to be onsite at your office work location 2x/week.

Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
Familiar with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and California Building Code
Familiar with SAP2000 or similar structural analysis program

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.