Power Generation Senior Project Engineer - Water Management

Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Auburn
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Requisition ID 171151 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Energy Delivery Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Auburn Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E’s successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and will be primarily responsible for water resources management support including, water rights, water sales, purchases and contracts. The position is expected to serve as the organization’s Subject Matter Expert on water supply, water rights, and applicable regulatory proceedings. The position will provide technical support to the Water Management team, Operations and Maintenance and other departments for a wide range of tasks. The position requires knowledge of hydro power generation and/or watershed level operations and management; project management skills; contract management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and sound judgment to independently resolve complex problems with only general direction. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer and assistance to technical employees and teams. Job duties will vary by assignment. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work 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:? California Minimum: $?153,828 California Maximum: $?197,628 Job Responsibilities Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. In addition, job duties include, but are not limited to: The primary job duties of the Senior Water Management Engineer for PG&E’s Power Generation Department include, but may not be limited to the following: Data collection, preparation and submittal of annual and/or monthly water use reports with the State Water Resources Control Board. Processing of annual water right permit and license fees, and the processing of annual water quality certification fees for PG&E’s FERC-licensed hydro projects. Management and administration of PG&E‘s water purchase and sales contracts and agreements, assisting with contract negotiations, project acquisition/divestiture activities related to water rights and water contracts. Serving as PG&E’s internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on water rights, water for power contracts, and related CPUC Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) filings. Assisting PG&E’s Water Management group, Hydro Operations and Maintenance teams, and other departments on various water resource issues. Coordinating with PG&E’s Law Department on water resource issues. Participation in industry and regulatory proceedings related to California water resources. Interaction and engagement with regulatory agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board to ensure compliance with California Water Code. Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the design and/or project management efforts for multiple complex projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature. Develops and/or evolves standards and specifications. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; some technical services often overlap with those provided by operations & maintenance specialists, but from a design perspective; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor. Approves, leads, and/or performs extensive complex risk management and engineering analyses & studies of generation assets, including dynamic and static modeling of structural, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors and outside vendors. Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations. Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues and as assigned, water rights. Provides extensive knowledge and guidance to others in start-up testing, inspections, and condition assessment; actively supports complex and/or large project start-up tests and field inspections. Conducts meetings, prepares written technical and regulatory documents. Represents company to government bodies, conducts site inspections , plans and works with Supervisor to prepare written and verbal communications with regulatory agencies, governmental organizations and other third parties Develops and champions company-wide best practices Makes presentations to PG&E Officers, various agencies, and the public as appropriate Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members Other duties as assigned as related to engineering and project management. Will work with Supervisors and Principals for some duties. Manages multiple complex issues and projects and resolves problems of complex scope. Assignments regularly provide an opportunity for creative or non-standard approaches. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives. Supports Supervising Engineers Project Managers, Principal Engineers, and/or leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects. External contacts primarily include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors, and as assigned, water interests; providing information, conducting discussions, and obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies; and interaction with industry associations. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Gen personnel, including O&M clients and project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations and typically include directing project-related work, discussing and reporting progress, exchanging and coordinating information, managing meetings and providing appropriate documentation. Partners with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems or explore alternative solutions. Qualifications Minimum: A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required. Current and active California PE license required Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction; at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry. Desired: MS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or MBA PMI certification California Electrical PE License Demonstrates knowledge and abilities required for the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer and also: Demonstrated ability to lead design of a broad scope of multiple medium to large scale complex projects; provide resolution of complex technical and/or contractual issues; and/or provide project management on multiple projects with complex scope requiring non-standard approaches; without supervision. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the generation industry, including extensive understanding, as applicable, of design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, dams, and water conveyance and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices. Provides technical leadership within licensed discipline and demonstrates extensive knowledge of the generation industry, including extensive calculation, modeling, and analysis capabilities. Demonstrates extensive contracting knowledge and contract negotiation and management skills. As applicable, demonstrates extensive knowledge and abilities related to water rights and ability to apply to PG&E’s water rights. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; utilizes a variety of styles to connect with the intended audience; able to present complex information to upper management on a variety of topics. Demonstrates application of extensive project management skills, including seasoned and experience-based judgment and organizational savvy in applying and adapting traditional project management techniques. Builds consensus around complex and controversial project & technical issues and successfully persuades others to act on agreements reached. Track record of ensuring high quality work by self and others on project team and overseeing work of less experienced team members. Experienced in integrating industry knowledge and best practices into everyday business practices and decision making; provides others with interpretation and guidance on industry standards and regulations. Fully understands PG&E’s financial and business policies & practices, and provides guidance and oversight to incorporate into day-to-day activities. Ability to identify trends over multiple projects or years and take needed action to initiate practical system-wide improvements, provide recommendations, develop implementation plans, and lead implementation. Track record of working to further his or her own professional development through industry associations & conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education, and of mentoring less senior engineers and project managers.

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