Hydro Modernization Engineer
 PG&E | |
California Minimum: $88,000-California Maximum: $
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 United States, California, Auburn | |
 Feb 04, 2026 | |
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Requisition ID# 170227 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Auburn Department Overview PG&E's Power Generation Department manages and operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high elevation in California mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Position Summary Develops controls for routine, complex or highly complex projects, maintenance and operational support of power generating, water storage, and water conveyance assets. This work includes RTU, PLC, and HMI development and programming, field support of maintenance and construction personnel and commissioning activities, which may include system documentation and drawing development. Responsibilities may include an understanding of computer networking and cybersecurity requirements for the Hydro control systems and to ensure designs and equipment comply with NERC CIP. This role is hybrid with weekly office visits expected. 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: $88,000 California Mid: $110,000 California Maximum: $132,000 Job Responsibilities
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