Telecommunications Engineer, Associate

Requisition ID # 173920 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Technology & Security

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary

This position is represented by Engineers & Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. 

Under the guidance of a supervisor and/or Journey/Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Telecommunications Engineer, Associate position provides support for (mostly Capital) projects, including supporting the development of Job Estimates, vendor relations and equipment/material cost estimates, creation of standard construction packages, and consulting with construction personnel; assists in ensuring all required project documentation is complete; modify and utilize drawings in accordance with ISTS policy; ensure that circuit database and all associated project records are accurate and updated; investigate/analyze assigned project logistic issues and assist in developing plans, alternatives, and project proposals, including cost estimates for multiple-alternative requests; deliver cost effective and practical solutions; work with internal/external customers, clients, suppliers, and contractors; demonstrates good judgment in making decisions and recommendations; approaches plans and works in an organized manner; demonstrates effective organizational skills.

Resolves problems of limited scope and complexity. Assignments are regularly reviewed. As experience increases, greater independence of judgment is expected with respect to standard solution problems.

Work typically requires direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. Works primarily with internal personnel. External contact is limited to those assigned by supervisor.

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, $99,936

CA Maximum, $150,108

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in developing Project Proposals, Technical Scope, Plans, Schedules and Cost Estimates.
• Provide detailed project engineering.
• Manage and track material purchases and disposition.
• Prepare status reports; project completion reports as needed for the project.
• Assist in the job walk downs and handoffs.
• Ensure completion of drawings; related design documentation.
• Attend technical training on emerging technologies and their applications to PG&E telecommunications’ systems.
• Take responsibility to ensure the safety of work environment and ensures Construction Job Packages include adequate site safety information.
• Attend safety training.
• Adhere to Technology Standards.
• Create Bill of Material.
• Act as single point of contact for all technical issues with project managers on projects.
• Coordinate project meeting requests with other team members as appropriate.
• Promote the value of safety through conduct and communications. No job is considered of such high priority that safety will be compromised.
• May develop IT job estimates.
• May develop equipment configurations Works with design engineers to ensure that final documentation is accurate.
• Resolves problems of moderate scope, typically requiring standard solutions.
• Specs and creates Bill of Material.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering or a 4-year BS degree in an Information Technology discipline in the US or the equivalent from inside/outside the US.

Desired:

• One or more years of multiplexing experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations and laws - for example FERC, NERC, CAISO, CPUC - as needed to perform at the job level.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local permitting requirements as needed to perform at the job level.
• Knowledge of engineering codes and standards as needed to perform at the job level.
• Competency in effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.