Job Description

Department Overview

PG&E's dynamic Transportation Services team is responsible for managing all aspects of the PG&E transportation related equipment, from a piece of equipment's initial design stage to its final disposition. The transportation team is comprised of several interrelated departments including transportation engineering, garage operations, and business operations. Each of these departments work together to provide our clients with a full-service transportation solution. This high-profile department provides a great place for energized and talented employees to ignite their career, make a contribution and be recognized. The work of our Transportation Services department is key to the company's success and provides challenge and variety beyond the day-to-day business operations associated with the service and repair of the PG&E operating fleet including, but not limited to, involvement in regulatory and compliance issues, capital planning, clean air and alternate fuel initiatives, project support, company policy review, safety and technical analyses.

Position Summary

Provides mechanical engineering and technical expertise for all PG&E fleet vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities, quality assurance, and testing. Designs, illustrates, revises, and presents of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications. Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures, evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions. Participates within bid evaluations and project teams. Performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.

Job Responsibilities

* Provides mechanical engineering and technical expertise for heavy duty vehicles and parts including design, analysis, industry standards and guidelines, manufacturer and vendor capabilities (i.e.: selection, ordering, purchasing, and delivery), quality assurance, and testing.
* Responsible for the design, illustration, revision, and presentation of technical drawings, layouts, schematics, and specifications.
* Diagnoses and determines the root causes of vehicle and parts failures; evaluates vendor test data, and provides proven and tested solutions.
* Provides mechanical engineering assessments and reviews vendor assessments of vehicle and parts design.
* Participates within bid evaluations and project teams and ensures the best fit vendor designs and revisions are selected.
* Performs inspections at vendor locations to verify acceptance of vehicle and parts, in accordance with purchase orders and written estimates, specifications, and drawings.
* Collaborates with fleet management during the design and buildup of new vehicles and parts, and performs a final inspection at the end of the production cycle.
* Collaborates with PG&E garage personnel to ensure all fleet engineering issues and/or matters are resolved completely, accurately, and timely.
* Provides technical and engineering expertise, consultation, documentation, and support regarding vehicle accident investigations.
* Develops and monitors all capital spending plans for engineering projects to ensure cost targets are aligned with the budgetary forecasts.

Qualifications

Minimum

* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering (i.e.: Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Metallurgical) or equivalent experience
* 3 years job-related experience

Desired

* Completion of certificate and/or coursework from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) program
* Certification as an Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate
* Fleet vehicle operations experience
* Utility industry experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Knowledge and experience with project management
* Technical analysis and critical thinking skills
* Problem analysis and resolution skills
* Quality assurance, inspection, and control skills
* Mathematical, algebraic, and geometric calculation skills
* Organizational and interpersonal skills
* Computer skills