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Supervisor, T-Line Engineering & Design

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Oakland, CA, United States


Requisition ID# 171249
Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Supervisor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Design of wood and steel pole structures

Engineering and design of overhead conductor and associated line equipment

Preparation and issuance of construction drawings and as-built

Technical coordination with Substation engineering and design

Technical consultation (project options); industry liaison (IEEE, equipment vendors, utilities)

Project scope; detailed estimates; material lists

Equipment specification; vendor production slots; bulk material pricing advantages

Construction support; training; follow-up; corrective action process

Technical assistance on feasibility projects

Position Summary
The Supervisor will be leading a group responsible for managing the design work both internally and outsourced. The job will be responsible for:

the budget, schedule, scope and quality of design work

developing an effective long-term relationship with the contractors that will focus on a win-win situation for both PG&E and the contractor

developing, tracking and communicating key performance metrics such as design cycle time, quality, cost and schedule attainment

reaching out to stakeholders such as construction, maintenance and operation for their feedback and areas for improvement

This position location is flexible. Travel of about 10-15% will be required.

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, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

Minimum Base Salary (California) $144,000.00

Mid Base Salary (California) $194,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (California) $244,000.00

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of 12-14 engineers and designers

Provide open and honest communication of company objectives and initiatives. Foster teamwork, innovation, and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Promote accountability and drive employee satisfaction through employee engagement, recognition, and coaching. Actively recruit to fill vacancies and administer the ESC labor contract.

Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Ensure a safe work environment and manage overall safety for the group. Review safety topics at regular group meetings and complete all mandated safety training on time. Accomplish the department goal of zero injuries & avoidable auto incidents.

Plan a visible, stable and long‑term production schedule. Assign individual & team projects to balance project requirements with resource availability. Plan for internal workload and recommend workload to be contracted. Ensure delivery of high‑quality design products on budget, on time and on purpose.

Provide leadership to assure the contractors develop and complete the project scope and the design and engineering work is completed on schedule, within budget, and with high quality.

Qualifications
Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

5 years of experience in engineering with some of it in electric substation and transmission line engineering.

Desired

Transmission or Substation engineering, design or construction experience

Familiarity with PG&E standards and design processes

Familiarity with contracting process

Registered Civil or Electrical PE

Familiarity with ESC, Local 20 Labor contract

Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

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