Requisition ID# 158661
Job Category: Engineering / Science; Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Electric Engineering
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: San Ramon
Department Overview
Applied Technology Services (ATS) is an internal service organization that provides high-quality technical services and expertise on an as-needed basis to all business lines at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), including the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP). Based at PG&E’s San Ramon Technology Center, ATS is a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 120 engineers and technical personnel who perform work in the ATS San Ramon offices, laboratories, and in the field.
ATS Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) and Numeric Analysis team provides primarily mechanical engineering testing, inspections, and engineering services to support the PG&E system. MES work includes performing plant condition and performance assessments, commissioning support, state-of-the-art predictive maintenance applications, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling of power plant components, Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, and field and laboratory stress-strain measurements and analysis. Our engineers and technicians have extensive experience providing testing support for PG&E hydro powerhouse startup and commissioning activities. Additionally, the team provides acoustic and vibration analysis on a wide range of applications.
Position Summary
This Expert Rotating Machinery Mechanical Engineer position is focused on safely leading a test team and executing performance testing and analysis of equipment and components across the PG&E system with a focus on hydro powerhouses. Systems include, but are not limited to, all types of rotating machinery (turbine-generators, compressors, and pumps), governors and control systems, mechanical and electrical relays, hydro power plants and associated systems, pipelines, substation, transmission, and distribution equipment. This position combines testing and data analysis to deliver practical solutions to complex issues for a wide variety of internal clients. Services include plant condition assessment and predictive maintenance testing, failure analysis, and performance assessments. Candidates should possess the necessary skills to assess and understand the business needs of clients. Safety is PG&E’s highest priority, and candidates will need to demonstrate behaviors that support this commitment.
A reasonable salary range is:
- Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $140,000.00
- Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $189,000.00
- Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $238,000.00
Responsibilities
- Lead tests and coordinate scope with internal clients.
- Complete assignments with a broad scope and complexity focused on practical resolutions.
- Collaborate with the team to determine scope, schedule, budget, and resources needed to produce a successful test outcome.
- Develop test protocols and designs on complex systems to meet the objectives of projects.
- Expand knowledge in other areas of specialty or discipline, developing breadth or further developing expertise and specialization in one area.
- Collaborate with peers to prepare technical reports and to identify, define, and solve problems.
- Able to execute multiple projects concurrently. Lead development of test protocols, technologies, and analyze data. Evaluate the performance of parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated or actual operating conditions, and record results. Compile project test results, prepare presentations and recommendations for clients and/or ATS leadership.
- Identify innovations and cost-reduction potential of new and existing technologies.
- Determine customer expectations and ensure project deliverables meet customer satisfaction objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an emphasis on related/assigned discipline (i.e., Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, etc.)
- Seven years of related experience
- Hydro power generation experience
Desired:
- Master’s degree
- P.E. license
- Startup testing of hydro powerhouses
- Demonstrated experience in plant engineering testing concepts and methods.
- Experience in the application of predictive maintenance tools including but not limited to vibration monitoring, governor testing, generator heat runs, and index testing.
- Experience in acoustic testing, analysis, and noise mitigation.
- CAD and FEA experience such as SolidWorks and ANSYS.
- Understanding of quality assurance concepts and practices.
- Experience with test instrumentation application and usage.
- Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
- Experience in a client-focused environment.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
Environment and Working Conditions
- Mix of independent work environment and small team environment (i.e., 2-7 members)
- Office and field environment that requires walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, infrequent climbing, and possible exposure to adverse weather and noise
- Procedural and process-oriented structure, due to regulatory and quality requirements
- Overnight travel of up to 50%
- Overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed