Geotechnical Engineer

Position: Geotechnical Engineer 3
Job Title - Geotechnical Engineer 3
Location – 4 days onsite at Pomona CA 91767
Duration – 1 year

Job Description
We are seeking Geotechnical Engineer 3 to join our Utility Services division in support of a large electric Utility and Electric Transmission projects. In this role you will be responsible for coordinating with the client, design and engineering firm, and other stakeholders to review the scope of work, design submittals, and facilitate the design process from inception to close out.

Responsibilities
Participate in sponsor kickoff meetings to assist in determining scope of work
Perform desktop analysis and develop preliminary detailed scope of work
Request proposals from design engineering contractors
Review proposed engineering project scope and schedule estimates; validate, and make recommendations to discipline manager/leader
Review requested resource estimates and make recommendations to discipline leader.
Review/Recommend and process the project design specification through Docu Sign
Review purchase order and change order requests in Ariba
Oversee design engineering work including:
Confirm design is within scope and proceeding according to schedule, establish progress at milestones such as 30%, 60%, 90%
Provide bi-weekly project status updates through the Smart Turnaround Tool (STT) or other methods, if required by Client group manager/leader. The Smart Turnaround Tool is a scheduling tool that will be used for measure progress.
Provide oversight of quality assurance approach related to the work products to ensure that design packages are accurate and error free.
Provide cursory reviews (spot check) on final design packages and issue packages to Corporate Drawing Management (CDM)
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and field organizations.
Participate in project status/coordination meetings. Lead project status/coordination meeting when necessary.
Review invoices submitted. Thoroughly check invoices for accuracy. Communicate any inconsistencies, errors, and concerns of invoices to the Client discipline manager/leader before providing approvals.
Provide construction support by interfacing with internal Client employees and contracted construction site representatives. Facilitate requests with the Prime for information or other construction issues.
For any inconsistencies, concerns, and/or clarifications required regarding any of the functions specified in this document, consult with the Client discipline manager/lead for direction.
Arrange and conduct field meetings to review and define work on Civil/Struct/Geotech led projects. Prepare reference materials required for job walks, meeting minutes and send to attendees and other stakeholders.
Recommend updates to SCE specifications, standards, and guidelines, if and as encountered. Recommendations shall be made to the SCE discipline leader.
Utilize SCE systems, such as SCE TETRIS for assigned projects (e.g., civil transmission, structural and geotechnical projects), to receive requests for engineering design service and updates project status within these systems.
As directed by the specific groups engineering manager, update project tracking systems such as excel spreadsheets.
Review/Recommend and process project design specifications through Docu Sign when required
Manage development and completion of projects Bill of Materials (B/M)
Request Waste Characterization Investigation from SCE Environmental groups
Request SPCC evaluations from SCE Environmental group for bank replacement projects
Oversee local jurisdictional permitting requirements for projects as needed (e.g. grading, fence/perimeter wall, building and safety permits, etc.)
Review of additional Prime submittals (drawings, calculations, assessments, Bill of Materials, transmittal, etc.)
Review and approve as required, eMEL order forms for long lead items
Review and approve shop details as required

Qualifications / Experience
5-10 years of experience in design or design management of electric transmission projects
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in CA highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
Ability to management the design process with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of electrical substation design