Project Controls Engineer Jobs in California

Requisition ID # 174853

Job Category: Power Generation; Business Operations / Strategy
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

The Electric Operations team ensures the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

Position Summary

This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining.

This senior-level role supports utility operations and power generation by partnering with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners, and supervisory staff. The analyst provides expert oversight and control for a diverse portfolio of capital and expense projects, including FERC relicensing, license and facility compliance, and asset management initiatives.

The position requires supporting multiple concurrent projects, some of which may involve privileged or confidential information. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of project cost and schedule controls, advanced project management methodologies, and strong technical proficiency. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize tasks.

If assigned, they may perform functions in the Project Support Function, the Central Data Management Function, and/or the Central Financial Analysis Functions.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

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. 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: $​129,816
Maximum: $162,348

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in the duties and responsibilities of a Journey-level Project Controls Analyst. In addition, performs advanced tasks requiring greater autonomy, strategic oversight, and leadership, as outlined below.

Project Support Functions
Prepare and develop project authorization requests, cost estimates, economic analyses, and justification documents with minimal guidance. Proactively assist Project Manager in securing management approval for projects and budgets. Provide guidance and mentorship to internal Journey project control analysts in the development and maintenance of project schedules, cost plans, and other project control tools. Design and implement new tools and templates to enhance the efficiency and consistency of project control processes across the team. Review, edit, and provide feedback on work products created by Journey analysts. Lead efforts to maintain and update Project Management Guidelines, including identifying and recommending process improvements. Support Project Managers in organizing and documenting key project meetings such as kickoffs, walk downs, lessons learned, and design reviews. Provide analyst-related support to management as needed to help achieve departmental objectives.

Schedule Development and Analysis
Use the schedule plan as the basis for developing, maintaining and controlling the cost plan. Manage project forecast by collecting, coordinating, monitoring, and tracking project forecasts from project stakeholders, vendors, and contractors to ensure that expenditures are within the agreed-upon costs. Provide monthly cost variance explanations to line of business stakeholders, program management, and project sponsor(s).

Cost Plan Development and Analysis
Perform advanced and customized data queries to extract and analyze financial performance data. Generate special reports for supervisors or managers as requested. Manage capital orders which may include order creation, order status changes, entry of asset settlement rules, etc. and ensure team members understand and utilize appropriate project accounting.

Project Documentation & Reporting
Work with relevant departments to resolve issues and implement effective solutions.

Central Data Management Functions

Data Management Work with the Project Management Leadership Team to automate data gathering and reporting. Act as the point of contact for Project Management group for any Project Management software (e.g., PMD or CMP) updates or modifications to order groups. Work with the appropriate departments to resolve issues and implement solutions.

Quality and Analysis Provide direction and advice to Project Managers on Project Work Breakdown Structure set-up; Target and Performance reporting; and Project Scheduling. Create and maintain Electric Transmission work, in the “SAP Project System” module.

System Support Provide computer installation advice to the Department. Act as the Project Management User Rep, for all new project management software developments and enhancements that impact Project Management work.

Special Projects Coordinate, lead, and participate in meetings, and/or task force teams, in regard to accounting issues, system, or process changes, which impact Project Management.

Central Financial Analysis Functions

Project Budget & Cycle Forecast Planning: Support Business Finance or Program Management in developing the annual budget by providing strategic analysis, guidance, and input. Support budget planning activities using appropriate financial software tools. Work with Management Reporting to ensure the PCC rates are accurate and are copied correctly into all planning versions in financial tracking software (SAP/BW). Serve as the primary contact for Project Management regarding financial software and budget forecasting topics, collaborating with relevant departments to resolve challenges and implement solutions.

Project Budget & Cycle Forecast Monitoring/Reporting: Produce regular cadenced reports on budget performance, including budget forecasts and financial status, and deliver insights to support data-driven decision making to leadership.

Financial and Performance Management: Monitor, analyze and report out on the Department’s Forecasting Performance, with weekly performance reports, utilizing the SAP/BW system and Project Management reporting systems. Analyze financial results on a monthly basis, providing explanations of significant cost drivers to PM Leadership – reports such as the Green-Red Scorecard and Lessons Learned Reports. Develop and maintain reports for senior management and project teams to review forecast performance.

Accounting Support:
Single point of contact for all Capital Accounting data requests (Various). Coordinate the department responses, for Monthly capital accounting data requests such as Plant in Service Report for projects that are operative. Prepare accurate and timing responses to all internal and external accounting/financial data requests, related to T&D project work, including GRC/TO filings to the CPUC. Review Project Services work for compliance with accounting standards (e.g., Capital Accounting Standard, GAAP, FASB, FERC, and CPUC requirements). Research and resolves accounting and financial issues, impacting Project Services work. Act as the Subject Matter Expert on Asset Settlements and the asset management software (e.g., Power Plant). Review for accuracy Job Estimates forwarded to the electric and gas Central PCA Department Team.

System Support: Serve as the department’s technical liaison for financial tracking systems (e.g., SAP), supporting system development, testing, and troubleshooting in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders. Design, maintain, and enhance reports used by senior leadership and project teams to monitor forecast performance and financial health. Act as the department’s primary support contact for resolving system bugs and technical issues. Partner with IT and business stakeholders to develop, test, and implement solutions, and communicate resolutions effectively across teams. Deliver training to team on financial tracking tools, ensuring consistent understanding and usage across teams. Represent project management in new software development and enhancement initiatives related to project and financial systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and user requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum:
A four (4) year BA or BS Degree from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US. In lieu of a four (4) year degree, candidates may qualify with nine (9) or more years of directly related work experience in areas such as accounting, construction management, project scheduling, or project controls, with responsibilities comparable to those outlined for this role. External hires must have a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in electric, gas, or power generation operations in business planning, accounting, finance, construction management, or project management. External hires must have a minimum of six (6) years of applicable experience.

Desired:
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.