Aaron Maez, PE
Redlands,Ca
Summary
Over 15 years of experience as a Professional Engineer and PMP-certified Project Manager leading multiple large-scale infrastructure projects and managing diverse teams of professionals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Riverside City College
02.2025 - Current
- Currently teaching BUS 53- Personal Finance, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Manager- Major Construction Project Management
Southern California Gas Company
09.2018 - Current
- Led the management of the Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan Valve Enhancement portfolio, consisting of over 100 projects valued at approximately $300 million over a 4-year period.
- Developed the long-term strategic plan for the Gas Transmission Safety Rule (GTSR) portfolio, consisting of requalification of approximately 300 miles of DOT-defined transmission pipeline over the next 8 years.
- Supervised and directed a team of project managers and engineers in the successful project management of large-scale utility infrastructure upgrades and retrofits. Managed the onboarding and work direction of contract staff support to aid in engineering, design, and project management in the department.
- Partnered with SoCalGas internal regulatory team to track and reconcile projects as part of the 2019 General Rate Case filing and projects filed for reasonableness review. Led team to develop annual Risk Spending Accountability Report variance explanations.
- Developed long-term department financial forecasts, construction schedules, internal and external resources at both the project and portfolio level.
- Played a key role in determining workload responsibilities for project management teams, developing department org charts, and managing employee transitions and expectations during organizational restructuring initiatives.
- Led cross-coordinating efforts between various internal and external stakeholders, including gas control, district operations, pipeline integrity, and others, to facilitate pipeline isolations, construction activities, and minimize impact to the overall system.
Senior Project Manager I/II
Southern California Gas Company
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Developed project work scope, budget, schedule, and resource requirements for 30+ PSEP transmission and valve enhancement projects valued at approximately $100,000,000 in total. Projects extended throughout SCG territory and included pipeline replacement, strength testing, and valve automation.
- Led and directed diverse project teams, including internal employees, external consulting firms, and contractors, to ensure the completion of projects on schedule and within budget and scope.
- Prepared, negotiated, and approved bids and performance partner contracts for both engineering/ design activities and construction contractors.
- Consulted with various city municipalities and customers to facilitate and expedite the construction process, along with minimizing impacts due to construction.
Engineer II
Southern California Gas Company
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted detailed research on existing pipelines to determine project work scope, resulting in the elimination of two large-scale projects along with strategies that resulted in the elimination of 1.91 miles of required hydrotest work.
- Coordinated with various departments within the company to evaluate historic pipeline condition and to determine the feasibility of performing hydrotest work on various high-pressure supply lines throughout SCG territory.
- Completed and tracked all compliance documentation specific to PSEP project development.
- Provided technical support to contractors and engineers based on state and federal codes and internal company standards.
Account Executive- Orange Coast
Southern California Gas Company
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Established long-term productive working relationships with large core and non-core commercial and industrial customers.
- Implemented Demand Side Management (DSM) programs by identifying savings opportunities, performing technical energy savings analyses, and verifying customer compliance. Helped to reduce overall gas consumption at customers' facilities.
- Main point of contact between customers and SoCalGas. Negotiated and executed customer service contracts, coordinated gas service projects with Distribution Field Operations and Transmission Planning and Field Services, resolved billing disputes, credit and collections issues, and measurement problems.
- Educated customers on complex tariff and regulatory options, including rates, curtailment volumes, and imbalance penalties.
Region Associate Engineer- Inland Region
Southern California Gas Company
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Provided engineering support and technical assistance to the Region Engineer, Technical Services' Planning Office, and Field Operations for system analysis, construction planning, gas measurement and regulation.
- Performed analysis/conceptual design for long-term planning of the region's distribution pipeline system, large customer Meter Set Assemblies, and Regulator Stations
- Supported the Emergency Preparedness Region Action Team and Gas Emergency Center during training and emergency incidents
- Collaborated with Gas Transmission Planning on the reevaluation of Transmission and Supply Lines.
- Assisted Transmission Technical Services with planning of Transmission line inspections and construction projects.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA03-2023
Professional Certificate - Project Management
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2009
Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer, Mechanical State of California, License # 36092 June 2012
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute, PMP # 3639556 August 2023
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Riverside City College
02.2025 - Current
Manager- Major Construction Project Management
Southern California Gas Company
09.2018 - Current
Senior Project Manager I/II
Southern California Gas Company
09.2013 - 09.2018
Engineer II
Southern California Gas Company
01.2013 - 09.2013
Account Executive- Orange Coast
Southern California Gas Company
04.2011 - 01.2013
Region Associate Engineer- Inland Region
Southern California Gas Company
06.2009 - 04.2011
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of California, Riverside
Professional Certificate - Project Management
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Riverside